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How far is Tokyo from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Tokyo (Narita International Airport) is 6397 miles / 10296 kilometers / 5559 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Narita International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Tokyo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6397.441 miles
  • 10295.683 kilometers
  • 5559.224 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
  • 6382.836 miles
  • 10272.179 kilometers
  • 5546.533 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 Tokyo?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Narita International Airport is 12 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Narita International Airport (NRT)

On average, flying from Detroit to Tokyo generates about 771 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 771 kilograms equals 1 700 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Tokyo

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E

Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Tokyo (NRT)

Delta Air Lines