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How far is Liberia from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Liberia (Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport) is 2181 miles / 3510 kilometers / 1895 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Liberia (LIR) is 3490 miles / 5616 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 12 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport

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2181
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3510
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1895
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Distance from Detroit to Liberia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2181.173 miles
  • 3510.258 kilometers
  • 1895.388 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
  • 2188.687 miles
  • 3522.351 kilometers
  • 1901.917 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 Liberia?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR)

On average, flying from Detroit to Liberia generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 525 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Liberia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR).

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 Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
City: Liberia
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: LIR
ICAO Code: MRLB
Coordinates: 10°35′35″N, 85°32′39″W