How far is Shanghai from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 7137 miles / 11485 kilometers / 6201 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7136.547 miles
- 11485.159 kilometers
- 6201.490 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- 7122.072 miles
- 11461.863 kilometers
- 6188.911 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 Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 14 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Shanghai?
The time difference between Detroit and Shanghai is 12 hours. Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from Detroit to Shanghai generates about 874 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 874 kilograms equals 1 927 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Shanghai (PVG)
| China Eastern Airlines |
| China Southern Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |