How far is Golmud from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 7019 miles / 11297 kilometers / 6100 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7019.421 miles
- 11296.664 kilometers
- 6099.711 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- 7003.906 miles
- 11271.693 kilometers
- 6086.228 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 Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Golmud Airport is 13 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Golmud?
The time difference between Detroit and Golmud is 11 hours. Golmud is 11 hours ahead of Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Detroit to Golmud generates about 858 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 858 kilograms equals 1 891 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |