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How far is Pyongyang from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 6538 miles / 10523 kilometers / 5682 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6538.445 miles
  • 10522.608 kilometers
  • 5681.754 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
  • 6522.947 miles
  • 10497.665 kilometers
  • 5668.286 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 Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 12 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Detroit to Pyongyang generates about 790 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 790 kilograms equals 1 743 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Pyongyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).

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 Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E