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How far is Detroit, MI, from Yaoundé?

The distance between Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 6300 miles / 10139 kilometers / 5475 nautical miles.

Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Yaoundé to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6300.127 miles
  • 10139.072 kilometers
  • 5474.661 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
  • 6295.986 miles
  • 10132.408 kilometers
  • 5471.063 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 Yaoundé to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 12 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Yaoundé to Detroit generates about 758 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 758 kilograms equals 1 670 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Yaoundé to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: NSI
ICAO Code: FKYS
Coordinates: 3°43′21″N, 11°33′11″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