How far is Detroit, MI, from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 6631 miles / 10672 kilometers / 5762 nautical miles.
Beijing Capital International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6631.319 miles
- 10672.073 kilometers
- 5762.458 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- 6615.532 miles
- 10646.667 kilometers
- 5748.740 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 Beijing to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 13 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Detroit?
The time difference between Beijing and Detroit is 12 hours. Detroit is 12 hours behind Beijing.
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Beijing to Detroit generates about 803 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 803 kilograms equals 1 771 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Beijing to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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 |
Airlines flying from Beijing (PEK) to Detroit (DTW)
| China Eastern Airlines |
| China Southern Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |