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How far is Simao from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) is 7950 miles / 12793 kilometers / 6908 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Pu'er Simao Airport

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7950
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12793
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6908
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Distance from Detroit to Simao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7949.501 miles
  • 12793.481 kilometers
  • 6907.927 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
  • 7936.910 miles
  • 12773.219 kilometers
  • 6896.986 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 Simao?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Pu'er Simao Airport is 15 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM)

On average, flying from Detroit to Simao generates about 991 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 991 kilograms equals 2 185 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Simao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM).

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 Pu'er Simao Airport
City: Simao
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYM
ICAO Code: ZPSM
Coordinates: 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″E