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How far is Detroit, MI, from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2011 miles / 3236 kilometers / 1747 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Detroit (DTW) is 3066 miles / 4935 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 10 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2010.718 miles
  • 3235.937 kilometers
  • 1747.266 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
  • 2017.046 miles
  • 3246.120 kilometers
  • 1752.765 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 San Salvador to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

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

On average, flying from San Salvador to Detroit generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″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