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How far is Roatan from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Roatan (Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport) is 1794 miles / 2886 kilometers / 1559 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Roatan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1793.564 miles
  • 2886.461 kilometers
  • 1558.564 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
  • 1799.047 miles
  • 2895.286 kilometers
  • 1563.329 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 Roatan?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB)

On average, flying from Detroit to Roatan generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Roatan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport (RTB).

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 Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport
City: Roatan
Country: Honduras Flag of Honduras
IATA Code: RTB
ICAO Code: MHRO
Coordinates: 16°19′0″N, 86°31′22″W