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How far is Malé from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Malé (Velana International Airport) is 8925 miles / 14363 kilometers / 7755 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Velana International Airport

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8925
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14363
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7755
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Flight time duration
17 h 23 min
CO2 emission
1 136 kg

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Distance from Detroit to Malé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8924.806 miles
  • 14363.083 kilometers
  • 7755.445 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
  • 8917.796 miles
  • 14351.802 kilometers
  • 7749.353 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 Malé?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Velana International Airport is 17 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Velana International Airport (MLE)

On average, flying from Detroit to Malé generates about 1 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 136 kilograms equals 2 504 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Malé

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Velana International Airport (MLE).

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 Velana International Airport
City: Malé
Country: Maldives Flag of Maldives
IATA Code: MLE
ICAO Code: VRMM
Coordinates: 4°11′30″N, 73°31′44″E