How far is London from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 3766 miles / 6061 kilometers / 3273 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – London Heathrow Airport
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Distance from Detroit to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3766.367 miles
- 6061.380 kilometers
- 3272.884 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- 3755.878 miles
- 6044.499 kilometers
- 3263.768 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 7 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and London?
The time difference between Detroit and London is 5 hours. London is 5 hours ahead of Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
On average, flying from Detroit to London generates about 427 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 427 kilograms equals 942 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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 | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to London (LHR)
| Air France |
| Delta Air Lines |
| KLM |
| Virgin Atlantic Airways |