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How far is Detroit, MI, from San Juan?

The distance between San Juan (Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1926 miles / 3099 kilometers / 1673 nautical miles.

Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from San Juan to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1925.591 miles
  • 3098.938 kilometers
  • 1673.293 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
  • 1928.671 miles
  • 3103.895 kilometers
  • 1675.969 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 San Juan to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from San Juan to Detroit generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 464 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Juan to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport
City: San Juan
Country: Puerto Rico Flag of Puerto Rico
IATA Code: SIG
ICAO Code: TJIG
Coordinates: 18°27′24″N, 66°5′53″W
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