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How far is Kobe from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Kobe (Kobe Airport) is 6608 miles / 10635 kilometers / 5742 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Kobe Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Kobe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6608.091 miles
  • 10634.691 kilometers
  • 5742.274 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
  • 6593.413 miles
  • 10611.070 kilometers
  • 5729.519 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 Kobe?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Kobe Airport is 13 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Kobe Airport (UKB)

On average, flying from Detroit to Kobe generates about 800 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 800 kilograms equals 1 764 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Kobe

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

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 Kobe Airport
City: Kobe
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: UKB
ICAO Code: RJBE
Coordinates: 34°37′58″N, 135°13′26″E