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How far is Gwangju from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 6778 miles / 10908 kilometers / 5890 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6778.138 miles
  • 10908.356 kilometers
  • 5890.041 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
  • 6763.135 miles
  • 10884.211 kilometers
  • 5877.004 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 Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Gwangju Airport is 13 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Detroit to Gwangju generates about 824 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 824 kilograms equals 1 816 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Gwangju

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

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 Gwangju Airport
City: Gwangju
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: KWJ
ICAO Code: RKJJ
Coordinates: 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E