How far is Detroit, MI, from Tokyo?

The distance between Tokyo (Narita International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 6397 miles / 10296 kilometers / 5559 nautical miles.

Distance from Tokyo to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6397.441 miles
• 10295.683 kilometers
• 5559.224 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

• 6382.836 miles
• 10272.179 kilometers
• 5546.533 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 Tokyo to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Narita International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 12 hours and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Detroit?

The time difference between Tokyo and Detroit is 13 hours. Detroit is 13 hours behind Tokyo.

Flight carbon footprint between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Tokyo to Detroit generates about 771 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 771 kilograms equals 1 700 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Tokyo to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin	Narita International Airport
City:	Tokyo
Country:	Japan
IATA Code:	NRT
ICAO Code:	RJAA
Coordinates:	35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″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 Tokyo (NRT) to Detroit (DTW)

Delta Air Lines