How far is Detroit, MI, from Freetown?

The distance between Freetown (Lungi International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 4809 miles / 7739 kilometers / 4179 nautical miles.

Distance from Freetown to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4808.590 miles
• 7738.675 kilometers
• 4178.550 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

• 4806.146 miles
• 7734.743 kilometers
• 4176.427 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 Freetown to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Lungi International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 9 hours and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Freetown and Detroit?

The time difference between Freetown and Detroit is 5 hours. Detroit is 5 hours behind Freetown.

Flight carbon footprint between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Freetown to Detroit generates about 559 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 559 kilograms equals 1 232 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Freetown to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin	Lungi International Airport
City:	Freetown
Country:	Sierra Leone
IATA Code:	FNA
ICAO Code:	GFLL
Coordinates:	8°36′59″N, 13°11′43″W

Destination	Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City:	Detroit, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DTW
ICAO Code:	KDTW
Coordinates:	42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W