How far is Detroit, MI, from Frankfurt?
The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 4161 miles / 6697 kilometers / 3616 nautical miles.
Frankfurt Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Frankfurt to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Frankfurt to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4161.068 miles
- 6696.590 kilometers
- 3615.869 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- 4149.525 miles
- 6678.013 kilometers
- 3605.838 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 Frankfurt to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 8 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Detroit?
The time difference between Frankfurt and Detroit is 6 hours. Detroit is 6 hours behind Frankfurt.
Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Frankfurt to Detroit generates about 477 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 477 kilograms equals 1 051 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Frankfurt Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Frankfurt |
| Country: | Germany  |
| IATA Code: | FRA |
| ICAO Code: | EDDF |
| Coordinates: | 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
Airlines flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Detroit (DTW)
| Air France |
| Delta Air Lines |
| KLM |
| Lufthansa |
| United Airlines |