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How far is Vopnafjörður from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Vopnafjörður (Vopnafjörður Airport) is 3021 miles / 4862 kilometers / 2625 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Vopnafjörður Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Vopnafjörður

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3020.866 miles
  • 4861.612 kilometers
  • 2625.060 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
  • 3013.129 miles
  • 4849.161 kilometers
  • 2618.337 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 Vopnafjörður?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Vopnafjörður Airport is 6 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Vopnafjörður Airport (VPN)

On average, flying from Detroit to Vopnafjörður generates about 337 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 337 kilograms equals 742 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Vopnafjörður

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

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 Vopnafjörður Airport
City: Vopnafjörður
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: VPN
ICAO Code: BIVO
Coordinates: 65°43′14″N, 14°51′2″W