How far is Umtata from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Umtata (Mthatha Airport) is 8704 miles / 14008 kilometers / 7564 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Mthatha Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Umtata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Umtata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8704.135 miles
- 14007.948 kilometers
- 7563.687 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- 8708.130 miles
- 14014.376 kilometers
- 7567.158 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 Umtata?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Mthatha Airport is 16 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Umtata?
The time difference between Detroit and Umtata is 7 hours. Umtata is 7 hours ahead of Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Mthatha Airport (UTT)
On average, flying from Detroit to Umtata generates about 1 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 103 kilograms equals 2 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to Umtata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Mthatha Airport (UTT).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Mthatha Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Umtata |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | UTT |
| ICAO Code: | FAUT |
| Coordinates: | 31°32′52″S, 28°40′27″E |