How far is Beijing from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 6631 miles / 10672 kilometers / 5762 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6631.319 miles
- 10672.073 kilometers
- 5762.458 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- 6615.532 miles
- 10646.667 kilometers
- 5748.740 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 Beijing?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 13 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Beijing?
The time difference between Detroit and Beijing is 13 hours. Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
On average, flying from Detroit to Beijing generates about 803 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 803 kilograms equals 1 771 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
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 | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Beijing (PEK)
| China Eastern Airlines |
| China Southern Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |