How far is Detroit, MI, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 7142 miles / 11494 kilometers / 6206 nautical miles.

Distance from Shanghai to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7141.883 miles
• 11493.746 kilometers
• 6206.126 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

• 7127.391 miles
• 11470.423 kilometers
• 6193.533 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 Shanghai to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 14 hours and 1 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Detroit?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Detroit generates about 875 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 875 kilograms equals 1 929 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin	Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City:	Shanghai
Country:	China
IATA Code:	SHA
ICAO Code:	ZSSS
Coordinates:	31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″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