How far is Detroit, MI, from London?
The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 3766 miles / 6061 kilometers / 3273 nautical miles.
London Heathrow Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from London to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3766.367 miles
- 6061.380 kilometers
- 3272.884 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- 3755.878 miles
- 6044.499 kilometers
- 3263.768 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 London to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 7 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Detroit?
The time difference between London and Detroit is 5 hours. Detroit is 5 hours behind London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from London to Detroit generates about 427 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 427 kilograms equals 942 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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 |
Airlines flying from London (LHR) to Detroit (DTW)
| Air France |
| Delta Air Lines |
| KLM |
| Virgin Atlantic Airways |