Detroit to Madrid

Flight distance, time and route map · DTW → MAD

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 49°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance6,402 km3,978 miles · 3,457 nautical miles
Flight time
about 8 h 30 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 62° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Madrid to Detroit

Questions

How far is Detroit from Madrid by plane?

The great-circle distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 6,402 km (3,978 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Detroit to Madrid?

About 8 h 30 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Detroit heading north-east (62°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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