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How far is Santiago from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Santiago (Santiago International Airport) is 5263 miles / 8470 kilometers / 4573 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Santiago International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Santiago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5262.728 miles
  • 8469.540 kilometers
  • 4573.186 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
  • 5284.276 miles
  • 8504.218 kilometers
  • 4591.910 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 Santiago?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Santiago International Airport is 10 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Santiago International Airport (SCL)

On average, flying from Detroit to Santiago generates about 618 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 618 kilograms equals 1 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Santiago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Santiago International Airport (SCL).

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 Santiago International Airport
City: Santiago
Country: Chile Flag of Chile
IATA Code: SCL
ICAO Code: SCEL
Coordinates: 33°23′34″S, 70°47′8″W