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How far is Shanghai from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 7137 miles / 11485 kilometers / 6201 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7136.547 miles
  • 11485.159 kilometers
  • 6201.490 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
  • 7122.072 miles
  • 11461.863 kilometers
  • 6188.911 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 14 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Detroit to Shanghai generates about 874 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 874 kilograms equals 1 927 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E

Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Shanghai (PVG)

China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
Delta Air Lines