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How far is Detroit, MI, from Lisbon?

The distance between Lisbon (Lisbon Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 3789 miles / 6098 kilometers / 3292 nautical miles.

Lisbon Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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3789
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6098
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3292
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Distance from Lisbon to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3788.823 miles
  • 6097.519 kilometers
  • 3292.397 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
  • 3779.347 miles
  • 6082.270 kilometers
  • 3284.163 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 Lisbon to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Lisbon Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Lisbon to Detroit generates about 430 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 430 kilograms equals 948 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lisbon to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Lisbon Airport
City: Lisbon
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: LIS
ICAO Code: LPPT
Coordinates: 38°46′52″N, 9°8′9″W
Destination 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