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How far is Detroit, MI, from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast (Belfast International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 3461 miles / 5570 kilometers / 3007 nautical miles.

Belfast International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Belfast to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3460.952 miles
  • 5569.862 kilometers
  • 3007.485 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
  • 3451.322 miles
  • 5554.365 kilometers
  • 2999.117 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 Belfast to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Belfast International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 7 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Belfast to Detroit generates about 390 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 390 kilograms equals 859 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Belfast to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Belfast International Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BFS
ICAO Code: EGAA
Coordinates: 54°39′27″N, 6°12′56″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