How far is Orchid Island from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Orchid Island (Lanyu Airport) is 7735 miles / 12448 kilometers / 6721 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Lanyu Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Orchid Island
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Orchid Island. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7734.881 miles
- 12448.084 kilometers
- 6721.428 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- 7722.424 miles
- 12428.037 kilometers
- 6710.603 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 Orchid Island?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Lanyu Airport is 15 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Orchid Island?
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Lanyu Airport (KYD)
On average, flying from Detroit to Orchid Island generates about 960 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 960 kilograms equals 2 116 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to Orchid Island
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Lanyu Airport (KYD).
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 | Lanyu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Orchid Island |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | KYD |
| ICAO Code: | RCLY |
| Coordinates: | 22°1′37″N, 121°32′6″E |