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How far is Caen from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) is 3837 miles / 6174 kilometers / 3334 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Caen – Carpiquet Airport

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6174
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Distance from Detroit to Caen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3836.517 miles
  • 6174.275 kilometers
  • 3333.842 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
  • 3825.927 miles
  • 6157.232 kilometers
  • 3324.640 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 Caen?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport is 7 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)

On average, flying from Detroit to Caen generates about 436 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 436 kilograms equals 961 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Caen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR).

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 Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City: Caen
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CFR
ICAO Code: LFRK
Coordinates: 49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″W