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How far is Foshan from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Foshan (Foshan Shadi Airport) is 7818 miles / 12581 kilometers / 6793 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Foshan Shadi Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Foshan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7817.708 miles
  • 12581.381 kilometers
  • 6793.402 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
  • 7804.992 miles
  • 12560.918 kilometers
  • 6782.353 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 Foshan?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Foshan Shadi Airport is 15 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO)

On average, flying from Detroit to Foshan generates about 972 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 972 kilograms equals 2 143 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Foshan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO).

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 Foshan Shadi Airport
City: Foshan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: FUO
ICAO Code: ZGFS
Coordinates: 23°4′59″N, 113°4′11″E