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How far is San Salvador from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) is 2011 miles / 3236 kilometers / 1747 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to San Salvador (SAL) is 2988 miles / 4809 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 6 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – El Salvador International Airport

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2011
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Distance from Detroit to San Salvador

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2010.718 miles
  • 3235.937 kilometers
  • 1747.266 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
  • 2017.046 miles
  • 3246.120 kilometers
  • 1752.765 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 San Salvador?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to El Salvador International Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and El Salvador International Airport (SAL)

On average, flying from Detroit to San Salvador generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 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 San Salvador

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and El Salvador International Airport (SAL).

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 El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″W