How far is Detroit, MI, from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 7150 miles / 11507 kilometers / 6213 nautical miles.

Distance from Nanjing to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7150.331 miles
• 11507.342 kilometers
• 6213.467 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

• 7135.708 miles
• 11483.809 kilometers
• 6200.761 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 Nanjing to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 14 hours and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nanjing and Detroit?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Detroit generates about 876 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 876 kilograms equals 1 931 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nanjing to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin	Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City:	Nanjing
Country:	China
IATA Code:	NKG
ICAO Code:	ZSNJ
Coordinates:	31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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