Distance from Detroit to London

The distance between Detroit, United States and London, United Kingdom is 6,053 kilometers (3,761 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

London, England, United Kingdom

Detroit is located in the midwestern United States while London is situated in the southeastern part of the United Kingdom, separated by the Atlantic Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 6,053 kilometers, heading northeast.

Detroit is situated at an altitude of 192 meters above sea level, while London is at 25 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to London crosses the Atlantic Ocean, connecting the Great Lakes region to the historic city on the River Thames.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for moderate tourist crowds and pleasant conditions, avoiding peak summer and winter seasons.

Climate

London generally experiences milder and more temperate weather compared to Detroit's more extreme seasonal variations.

Accessibility

London offers extensive public transport and accessibility features, which may be more comprehensive than those available in Detroit.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 8-10 hours
Jet fighter 6-8 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
London, United Kingdom

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/London

Coordinates: 51.5085° N 0.1257° W

Elevation: 25 m (82 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • London City Airport (LCY)
  • RAF Northolt (NHT)
  • London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH)
  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
  • Redhill Aerodrome (KRH)

Other distances from Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

Other distances from London

Distances between cities Kilometers
From London to Birmingham 163 km
From London to Liverpool 287 km
From London to Glasgow 556 km
From London to Sheffield 228 km
From London to Leeds 272 km

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