How far is Zurich from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Zurich (Zurich Airport) is 4255 miles / 6848 kilometers / 3697 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Zurich Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Zurich
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Zurich. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4255.006 miles
- 6847.769 kilometers
- 3697.499 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- 4243.386 miles
- 6829.068 kilometers
- 3687.402 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 Zurich?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Zurich Airport is 8 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Zurich?
The time difference between Detroit and Zurich is 6 hours. Zurich is 6 hours ahead of Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Zurich Airport (ZRH)
On average, flying from Detroit to Zurich generates about 488 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 488 kilograms equals 1 077 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to Zurich
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Zurich Airport (ZRH).
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 | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |