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How far is Detroit, MI, from Munich?

The distance between Munich (Munich Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 4347 miles / 6996 kilometers / 3778 nautical miles.

Munich Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Munich to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4347.075 miles
  • 6995.938 kilometers
  • 3777.505 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
  • 4335.137 miles
  • 6976.727 kilometers
  • 3767.131 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 Munich to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Munich Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 8 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Munich Airport (MUC) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Munich to Detroit generates about 500 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 500 kilograms equals 1 102 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Munich to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Munich Airport
City: Munich
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: MUC
ICAO Code: EDDM
Coordinates: 48°21′13″N, 11°47′9″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