How far is Detroit, MI, from Shannon?
The distance between Shannon (Shannon Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 3401 miles / 5473 kilometers / 2955 nautical miles.
Shannon Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Shannon to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shannon to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3400.796 miles
- 5473.050 kilometers
- 2955.211 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- 3391.360 miles
- 5457.865 kilometers
- 2947.011 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 Shannon to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Shannon Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 6 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shannon and Detroit?
The time difference between Shannon and Detroit is 5 hours. Detroit is 5 hours behind Shannon.
Flight carbon footprint between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Shannon to Detroit generates about 383 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 383 kilograms equals 843 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shannon to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Shannon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shannon |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | SNN |
| ICAO Code: | EINN |
| Coordinates: | 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″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 |