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How far is Hefei from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Hefei (Hefei Luogang Airport) is 7173 miles / 11544 kilometers / 6234 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Hefei Luogang Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Hefei

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7173.401 miles
  • 11544.470 kilometers
  • 6233.515 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
  • 7158.754 miles
  • 11520.897 kilometers
  • 6220.787 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 Hefei?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Hefei Luogang Airport is 14 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Hefei Luogang Airport (HFE)

On average, flying from Detroit to Hefei generates about 879 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 879 kilograms equals 1 939 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Hefei

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Hefei Luogang Airport (HFE).

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 Hefei Luogang Airport
City: Hefei
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HFE
ICAO Code: ZSOF
Coordinates: 31°46′48″N, 117°17′52″E