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How far is Busan from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Busan (Gimhae International Airport) is 6728 miles / 10828 kilometers / 5847 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Gimhae International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Busan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6728.125 miles
  • 10827.868 kilometers
  • 5846.581 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
  • 6713.172 miles
  • 10803.804 kilometers
  • 5833.587 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 Busan?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Gimhae International Airport is 13 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS)

On average, flying from Detroit to Busan generates about 817 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 817 kilograms equals 1 801 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Busan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS).

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 Gimhae International Airport
City: Busan
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: PUS
ICAO Code: RKPK
Coordinates: 35°10′46″N, 128°56′16″E