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How far is Guangzhou from Detroit, MI?

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

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Guangzhou

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Guangzhou. 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 Detroit to Guangzhou?

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

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

On average, flying from Detroit to Guangzhou 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 Detroit to Guangzhou

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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