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How far is Detroit, MI, from Geneva?

The distance between Geneva (Geneva Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 4202 miles / 6763 kilometers / 3652 nautical miles.

Geneva Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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3652
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Distance from Geneva to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4202.302 miles
  • 6762.950 kilometers
  • 3651.701 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
  • 4190.925 miles
  • 6744.641 kilometers
  • 3641.815 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 Geneva to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Geneva Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 8 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Geneva to Detroit generates about 482 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 482 kilograms equals 1 062 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Geneva to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″E
Destination 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