How far is Shannon from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Shannon (Shannon Airport) is 3401 miles / 5473 kilometers / 2955 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Shannon Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Shannon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Shannon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3400.796 miles
- 5473.050 kilometers
- 2955.211 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- 3391.360 miles
- 5457.865 kilometers
- 2947.011 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 Shannon?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Shannon Airport is 6 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Shannon?
The time difference between Detroit and Shannon is 5 hours. Shannon is 5 hours ahead of Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Shannon Airport (SNN)
On average, flying from Detroit to Shannon generates about 383 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 383 kilograms equals 843 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to Shannon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Shannon Airport (SNN).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Shannon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shannon |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | SNN |
| ICAO Code: | EINN |
| Coordinates: | 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″W |