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How far is Shaoyang from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Shaoyang (Shaoyang Wugang Airport) is 7599 miles / 12230 kilometers / 6603 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Shaoyang Wugang Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Shaoyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7599.141 miles
  • 12229.632 kilometers
  • 6603.473 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
  • 7585.494 miles
  • 12207.669 kilometers
  • 6591.614 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 Shaoyang?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Shaoyang Wugang Airport is 14 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN)

On average, flying from Detroit to Shaoyang generates about 940 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 940 kilograms equals 2 073 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Shaoyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN).

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 Shaoyang Wugang Airport
City: Shaoyang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WGN
ICAO Code: ZGSY
Coordinates: 26°48′7″N, 110°38′31″E