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How far is Narsarsuaq from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) is 2043 miles / 3287 kilometers / 1775 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Narsarsuaq Airport

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2043
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3287
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1775
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Distance from Detroit to Narsarsuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2042.504 miles
  • 3287.091 kilometers
  • 1774.887 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
  • 2038.256 miles
  • 3280.255 kilometers
  • 1771.196 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 Narsarsuaq?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Narsarsuaq Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK)

On average, flying from Detroit to Narsarsuaq generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Narsarsuaq

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

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 Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″W