How far is Detroit, MI, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 6654 miles / 10708 kilometers / 5782 nautical miles.

Distance from Beijing to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 6653.807 miles
• 10708.265 kilometers
• 5782.000 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

• 6638.044 miles
• 10682.897 kilometers
• 5768.303 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 Beijing to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 13 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Detroit?

The time difference between Beijing and Detroit is 13 hours. Detroit is 13 hours behind Beijing.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Beijing to Detroit generates about 806 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 806 kilograms equals 1 778 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin	Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City:	Beijing
Country:	China
IATA Code:	NAY
ICAO Code:	ZBNY
Coordinates:	39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E

Destination	Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City:	Detroit, MI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DTW
ICAO Code:	KDTW
Coordinates:	42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W