How far is Detroit, MI, from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 4255 miles / 6848 kilometers / 3697 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4255.006 miles
- 6847.769 kilometers
- 3697.499 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- 4243.386 miles
- 6829.068 kilometers
- 3687.402 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 Zurich to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 8 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Detroit?
The time difference between Zurich and Detroit is 6 hours. Detroit is 6 hours behind Zurich.
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Zurich to Detroit generates about 488 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 488 kilograms equals 1 077 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″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 |