How far is Detroit, MI, from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 8453 miles / 13604 kilometers / 7346 nautical miles.

Distance from Johannesburg to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8453.223 miles
• 13604.144 kilometers
• 7345.650 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

• 8455.998 miles
• 13608.609 kilometers
• 7348.061 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 Johannesburg to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 16 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Detroit?

The time difference between Johannesburg and Detroit is 7 hours. Detroit is 7 hours behind Johannesburg.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Detroit generates about 1 065 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 065 kilograms equals 2 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin	Lanseria International Airport
City:	Johannesburg
Country:	South Africa
IATA Code:	HLA
ICAO Code:	FALA
Coordinates:	25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E

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