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How far is Bristol from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Bristol (Bristol Airport) is 3680 miles / 5923 kilometers / 3198 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Bristol Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Bristol

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3680.249 miles
  • 5922.786 kilometers
  • 3198.049 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
  • 3670.012 miles
  • 5906.312 kilometers
  • 3189.154 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 Bristol?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Bristol Airport is 7 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Bristol Airport (BRS)

On average, flying from Detroit to Bristol generates about 417 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 417 kilograms equals 919 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Bristol

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Bristol Airport (BRS).

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 Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W