Distance between London (LHR) and Detroit, MI (DTW)
Distance from London to Detroit (Heathrow Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 3766 miles / 6061 kilometers / 3273 nautical miles.
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How far is Detroit from London?
There are several ways to calculate distances between London and Detroit. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3766.367 miles
- 6061.380 kilometers
- 3272.884 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 3755.878 miles
- 6044.499 kilometers
- 3263.768 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is 7 hours 37 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between London and Detroit is 5 hours. Detroit is 5 hours behind London.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 456 kg (1 005 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
| B | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
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