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How far is Detroit, MI, from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 7794 miles / 12543 kilometers / 6773 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7793.675 miles
  • 12542.703 kilometers
  • 6772.518 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
  • 7780.877 miles
  • 12522.107 kilometers
  • 6761.397 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 Guangzhou to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 15 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Detroit generates about 968 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 968 kilograms equals 2 135 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E
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