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How far is Shinyanga from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Shinyanga (Shinyanga Airport) is 7748 miles / 12469 kilometers / 6733 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Shinyanga Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Shinyanga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7748.071 miles
  • 12469.311 kilometers
  • 6732.889 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
  • 7743.961 miles
  • 12462.697 kilometers
  • 6729.318 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 Shinyanga?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Shinyanga Airport is 15 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Shinyanga Airport (SHY)

On average, flying from Detroit to Shinyanga generates about 962 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 962 kilograms equals 2 120 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Shinyanga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Shinyanga Airport (SHY).

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 Shinyanga Airport
City: Shinyanga
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: SHY
ICAO Code: HTSY
Coordinates: 3°40′1″S, 33°25′1″E