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How far is Kangding from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 7440 miles / 11974 kilometers / 6466 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Kangding Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Kangding

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7440.462 miles
  • 11974.262 kilometers
  • 6465.584 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
  • 7426.054 miles
  • 11951.075 kilometers
  • 6453.064 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 Kangding?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Kangding Airport is 14 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Kangding Airport (KGT)

On average, flying from Detroit to Kangding generates about 917 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 917 kilograms equals 2 023 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Kangding

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Kangding Airport (KGT).

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 Kangding Airport
City: Kangding
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KGT
ICAO Code: ZUKD
Coordinates: 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E