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How far is Saint Thomas from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Saint Thomas (Cyril E. King Airport) is 1968 miles / 3168 kilometers / 1710 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Cyril E. King Airport

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1710
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Distance from Detroit to Saint Thomas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1968.328 miles
  • 3167.716 kilometers
  • 1710.430 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
  • 1971.256 miles
  • 3172.429 kilometers
  • 1712.974 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 Saint Thomas?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Cyril E. King Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Cyril E. King Airport (STT)

On average, flying from Detroit to Saint Thomas generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Saint Thomas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Cyril E. King Airport (STT).

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 Cyril E. King Airport
City: Saint Thomas
Country: U.S. Virgin Islands Flag of U.S. Virgin Islands
IATA Code: STT
ICAO Code: TIST
Coordinates: 18°20′14″N, 64°58′24″W