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How far is Wuhan from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Wuhan (Wuhan Tianhe International Airport) is 7286 miles / 11725 kilometers / 6331 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Wuhan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7285.540 miles
  • 11724.940 kilometers
  • 6330.961 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
  • 7271.050 miles
  • 11701.621 kilometers
  • 6318.370 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 Wuhan?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is 14 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)

On average, flying from Detroit to Wuhan generates about 895 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 895 kilograms equals 1 974 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Wuhan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH).

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 Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
City: Wuhan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WUH
ICAO Code: ZHHH
Coordinates: 30°47′1″N, 114°12′28″E