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How far is Detroit, MI, from Pyongyang?

The distance between Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 6538 miles / 10523 kilometers / 5682 nautical miles.

Pyongyang International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Pyongyang to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6538.445 miles
  • 10522.608 kilometers
  • 5681.754 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
  • 6522.947 miles
  • 10497.665 kilometers
  • 5668.286 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 Pyongyang to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Pyongyang International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 12 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Pyongyang to Detroit generates about 790 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 790 kilograms equals 1 743 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Pyongyang to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E
Destination 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