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How far is Groningen from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Groningen (Groningen Airport Eelde) is 3981 miles / 6407 kilometers / 3459 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Groningen Airport Eelde

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6407
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3459
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Distance from Detroit to Groningen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3980.979 miles
  • 6406.764 kilometers
  • 3459.376 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
  • 3969.806 miles
  • 6388.784 kilometers
  • 3449.667 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 Groningen?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Groningen Airport Eelde is 8 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ)

On average, flying from Detroit to Groningen generates about 454 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 454 kilograms equals 1 001 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Groningen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ).

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 Groningen Airport Eelde
City: Groningen
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: GRQ
ICAO Code: EHGG
Coordinates: 53°7′10″N, 6°34′45″E