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How far is Shenzhen from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) is 7836 miles / 12612 kilometers / 6810 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Shenzhen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7836.452 miles
  • 12611.547 kilometers
  • 6809.691 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
  • 7823.852 miles
  • 12591.270 kilometers
  • 6798.742 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 Shenzhen?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is 15 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

On average, flying from Detroit to Shenzhen generates about 975 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 975 kilograms equals 2 149 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Shenzhen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
City: Shenzhen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SZX
ICAO Code: ZGSZ
Coordinates: 22°38′21″N, 113°48′39″E