How far is Detroit, MI, from Shangri-La?
The distance between Shangri-La (Diqing Shangri-La Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 7610 miles / 12247 kilometers / 6613 nautical miles.
Diqing Shangri-La Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Shangri-La to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shangri-La to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7609.885 miles
- 12246.922 kilometers
- 6612.809 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- 7596.002 miles
- 12224.580 kilometers
- 6600.745 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 Shangri-La to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 14 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Shangri-La to Detroit generates about 942 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 942 kilograms equals 2 076 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shangri-La to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Diqing Shangri-La Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shangri-La |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | DIG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPDQ |
| Coordinates: | 27°47′36″N, 99°40′37″E |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |