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How far is Lisbon from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Lisbon (Lisbon Airport) is 3789 miles / 6098 kilometers / 3292 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Lisbon Airport

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3789
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6098
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3292
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Distance from Detroit to Lisbon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3788.823 miles
  • 6097.519 kilometers
  • 3292.397 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
  • 3779.347 miles
  • 6082.270 kilometers
  • 3284.163 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 Lisbon?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Lisbon Airport is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Lisbon Airport (LIS)

On average, flying from Detroit to Lisbon generates about 430 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 430 kilograms equals 948 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Lisbon

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

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 Lisbon Airport
City: Lisbon
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: LIS
ICAO Code: LPPT
Coordinates: 38°46′52″N, 9°8′9″W