How far is Detroit, MI, from Sydney?
The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 9466 miles / 15233 kilometers / 8225 nautical miles.
Sydney Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Sydney to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sydney to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9465.615 miles
- 15233.431 kilometers
- 8225.395 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- 9467.920 miles
- 15237.139 kilometers
- 8227.397 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 Sydney to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 18 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Detroit?
The time difference between Sydney and Detroit is 16 hours. Detroit is 16 hours behind Sydney.
Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Sydney to Detroit generates about 1 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 218 kilograms equals 2 686 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sydney to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Sydney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | SYD |
| ICAO Code: | YSSY |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E |
| 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 |