Distance from Detroit to Paris

The distance between Detroit, United States and Paris, France is 6,344 kilometers (3,942 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Detroit is located in the Midwest region of the United States, while Paris is situated in the north-central part of France, across the Atlantic Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 6,344 kilometers, heading northeast.

Detroit is situated at an altitude of 192 meters above sea level, while Paris is at 42 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to Paris crosses the Atlantic Ocean, with notable landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and the Seine River.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for fewer crowds and pleasant temperatures, or in winter for festive events and cultural experiences.

Climate

Paris has a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers, contrasting with Detroit's colder winters and hot summers.

Accessibility

Paris offers extensive public transportation and accessible attractions, while Detroit has a growing infrastructure but is more car-dependent.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 10-12 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)
Paris, France

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/Paris

Coordinates: 48.8534° N 2.3488° E

Elevation: 42 m (138 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
  • Villacoublay-Vélizy (BA 107) Air Base (VIY)
  • Paris–Le Bourget Airport (LBG)
  • Toussus-le-Noble Airport (TNF)
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

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 Paris

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Paris to Marseille 661 km
From Paris to Lyon 393 km
From Paris to Toulouse 588 km
From Paris to Nice 686 km
From Paris to Nantes 343 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
Lahore, Pakistan Leicester, United Kingdom 6,344 km
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Barcelona, Venezuela Lisbon, Portugal 6,341 km
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Rome, Italy Lucknow, India 6,341 km
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Helsinki, Finland Kumasi, Ghana 6,340 km
Stockholm, Sweden Brooklyn, United States 6,340 km
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