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How far is Detroit, MI, from Moscow?

The distance between Moscow (Vnukovo International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 4854 miles / 7812 kilometers / 4218 nautical miles.

Vnukovo International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Moscow to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4853.913 miles
  • 7811.616 kilometers
  • 4217.935 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
  • 4840.102 miles
  • 7789.388 kilometers
  • 4205.933 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 Moscow to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Vnukovo International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 9 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Moscow to Detroit generates about 565 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 565 kilograms equals 1 245 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Moscow to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Vnukovo International Airport
City: Moscow
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: VKO
ICAO Code: UUWW
Coordinates: 55°35′29″N, 37°15′41″E
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