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How far is Sŏndŏng-ni from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Sŏndŏng-ni (Sondok Airport) is 6469 miles / 10411 kilometers / 5622 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Sondok Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Sŏndŏng-ni

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6469.368 miles
  • 10411.439 kilometers
  • 5621.727 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
  • 6453.877 miles
  • 10386.509 kilometers
  • 5608.266 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 Sŏndŏng-ni?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Sondok Airport is 12 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Sondok Airport (DSO)

On average, flying from Detroit to Sŏndŏng-ni generates about 781 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 781 kilograms equals 1 721 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Sŏndŏng-ni

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Sondok Airport (DSO).

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 Sondok Airport
City: Sŏndŏng-ni
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: DSO
ICAO Code: ZKSD
Coordinates: 39°44′42″N, 127°28′26″E