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How far is Detroit, MI, from Wuhan?

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

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Wuhan to Detroit

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wuhan to Detroit. 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 Wuhan to Detroit?

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

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

On average, flying from Wuhan to Detroit 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 Wuhan to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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