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How far is Yan'an from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Yan'an (Yan'an Nanniwan Airport) is 6956 miles / 11194 kilometers / 6044 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Yan'an Nanniwan Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Yan'an

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Yan'an. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6955.575 miles
  • 11193.912 kilometers
  • 6044.229 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
  • 6940.101 miles
  • 11169.011 kilometers
  • 6030.783 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 Yan'an?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Yan'an Nanniwan Airport is 13 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY)

On average, flying from Detroit to Yan'an generates about 849 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 849 kilograms equals 1 871 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Yan'an

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY).

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 Yan'an Nanniwan Airport
City: Yan'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ENY
ICAO Code: ZLYA
Coordinates: 36°28′35″N, 109°27′55″E