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How far is Detroit, MI, from London?

The distance between London (London International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 126 miles / 202 kilometers / 109 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (YXU) to Detroit (DTW) is 150 miles / 241 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 10 minutes.

London International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from London to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 125.690 miles
  • 202.279 kilometers
  • 109.222 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
  • 125.451 miles
  • 201.893 kilometers
  • 109.014 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 London to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from London International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Detroit?

There is no time difference between London and Detroit.

Flight carbon footprint between London International Airport (YXU) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from London to Detroit generates about 44 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 44 kilograms equals 96 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″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