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How far is Detroit, MI, from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2043 miles / 3287 kilometers / 1775 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2042.504 miles
  • 3287.091 kilometers
  • 1774.887 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
  • 2038.256 miles
  • 3280.255 kilometers
  • 1771.196 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 Narsarsuaq to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Detroit generates about 222 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 222 kilograms equals 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″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