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How far is Rostock from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Rostock (Rostock–Laage Airport) is 4156 miles / 6689 kilometers / 3612 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Rostock–Laage Airport

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4156
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3612
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Distance from Detroit to Rostock

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Rostock. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4156.442 miles
  • 6689.145 kilometers
  • 3611.849 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 4144.725 miles
  • 6670.289 kilometers
  • 3601.668 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Detroit to Rostock?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Rostock–Laage Airport is 8 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Rostock–Laage Airport (RLG)

On average, flying from Detroit to Rostock generates about 476 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 476 kilograms equals 1 049 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Rostock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Rostock–Laage Airport (RLG).

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W
Destination Rostock–Laage Airport
City: Rostock
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: RLG
ICAO Code: ETNL
Coordinates: 53°55′5″N, 12°16′41″E