How far is Detroit, MI, from London?
The distance between London (Luton Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 3758 miles / 6048 kilometers / 3266 nautical miles.
Luton 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)- 3758.117 miles
- 6048.103 kilometers
- 3265.714 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- 3747.638 miles
- 6031.239 kilometers
- 3256.609 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 Luton Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 7 hours and 36 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 Luton Airport (LTN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from London to Detroit generates about 426 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 426 kilograms equals 940 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 Luton Airport (LTN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Luton Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LTN |
| ICAO Code: | EGGW |
| Coordinates: | 51°52′28″N, 0°22′5″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 |