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How far is Detroit, MI, from Quito?

The distance between Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2931 miles / 4716 kilometers / 2547 nautical miles.

Mariscal Sucre International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Quito to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2930.547 miles
  • 4716.258 kilometers
  • 2546.575 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
  • 2942.024 miles
  • 4734.729 kilometers
  • 2556.549 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 Quito to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 6 hours and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Quito and Detroit?

There is no time difference between Quito and Detroit.

Flight carbon footprint between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Quito to Detroit generates about 326 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 326 kilograms equals 719 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Quito to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Mariscal Sucre International Airport
City: Quito
Country: Ecuador Flag of Ecuador
IATA Code: UIO
ICAO Code: SEQM
Coordinates: 0°7′45″S, 78°21′27″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