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How far is Detroit, MI, from Leipzig?

The distance between Leipzig (Leipzig/Halle Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 4247 miles / 6835 kilometers / 3690 nautical miles.

Leipzig/Halle Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Leipzig to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4246.917 miles
  • 6834.751 kilometers
  • 3690.470 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
  • 4235.053 miles
  • 6815.657 kilometers
  • 3680.160 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 Leipzig to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 8 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Leipzig to Detroit generates about 487 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 487 kilograms equals 1 074 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Leipzig to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Leipzig/Halle Airport
City: Leipzig
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: LEJ
ICAO Code: EDDP
Coordinates: 51°25′56″N, 12°14′29″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