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How far is Hong Kong from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) is 7857 miles / 12645 kilometers / 6827 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Hong Kong International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Hong Kong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7856.945 miles
  • 12644.528 kilometers
  • 6827.499 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
  • 7844.434 miles
  • 12624.393 kilometers
  • 6816.627 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 Detroit to Hong Kong?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is 15 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

On average, flying from Detroit to Hong Kong generates about 978 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 978 kilograms equals 2 155 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Hong Kong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Hong Kong International Airport
City: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong Flag of Hong Kong
IATA Code: HKG
ICAO Code: VHHH
Coordinates: 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″E