How far is Frankfurt from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 4161 miles / 6697 kilometers / 3616 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Frankfurt Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Frankfurt
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Frankfurt. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4161.068 miles
- 6696.590 kilometers
- 3615.869 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- 4149.525 miles
- 6678.013 kilometers
- 3605.838 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 Detroit to Frankfurt?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 8 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Frankfurt?
The time difference between Detroit and Frankfurt is 6 hours. Frankfurt is 6 hours ahead of Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
On average, flying from Detroit to Frankfurt generates about 477 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 477 kilograms equals 1 051 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to Frankfurt
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Frankfurt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Frankfurt |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | FRA |
| ICAO Code: | EDDF |
| Coordinates: | 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Frankfurt (FRA)
| Air France |
| Delta Air Lines |
| KLM |
| Lufthansa |
| United Airlines |