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How far is Salvador from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Salvador (Salvador International Airport) is 4750 miles / 7644 kilometers / 4127 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Salvador International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Salvador

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4749.512 miles
  • 7643.599 kilometers
  • 4127.213 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
  • 4760.022 miles
  • 7660.513 kilometers
  • 4136.346 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 Salvador?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Salvador International Airport is 9 hours and 29 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Detroit to Salvador generates about 551 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 551 kilograms equals 1 216 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Salvador

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

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 Salvador International Airport
City: Salvador
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: SSA
ICAO Code: SBSV
Coordinates: 12°54′31″S, 38°19′20″W