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How far is Detroit, MI, from Salvador?

The distance between Salvador (Salvador International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 4750 miles / 7644 kilometers / 4127 nautical miles.

Salvador International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Salvador to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4749.512 miles
  • 7643.599 kilometers
  • 4127.213 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
  • 4760.022 miles
  • 7660.513 kilometers
  • 4136.346 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 Salvador to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Salvador International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 9 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salvador International Airport (SSA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Salvador to Detroit generates about 551 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 551 kilograms equals 1 216 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Salvador to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salvador International Airport (SSA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Salvador International Airport
City: Salvador
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: SSA
ICAO Code: SBSV
Coordinates: 12°54′31″S, 38°19′20″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