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How far is Detroit, MI, from Paris?

The distance between Paris (Paris Orly Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 3964 miles / 6380 kilometers / 3445 nautical miles.

Paris Orly Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Paris to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3964.135 miles
  • 6379.657 kilometers
  • 3444.739 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
  • 3953.216 miles
  • 6362.085 kilometers
  • 3435.251 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 Paris to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Paris Orly Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 8 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Paris to Detroit generates about 452 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 452 kilograms equals 996 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Paris to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Paris Orly Airport
City: Paris
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: ORY
ICAO Code: LFPO
Coordinates: 48°43′31″N, 2°21′33″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