How far is Detroit, MI, from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 7137 miles / 11485 kilometers / 6201 nautical miles.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7136.547 miles
- 11485.159 kilometers
- 6201.490 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- 7122.072 miles
- 11461.863 kilometers
- 6188.911 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 Shanghai to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 14 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Detroit?
The time difference between Shanghai and Detroit is 12 hours. Detroit is 12 hours behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Detroit generates about 874 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 874 kilograms equals 1 927 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Shanghai to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
Airlines flying from Shanghai (PVG) to Detroit (DTW)
| China Eastern Airlines |
| China Southern Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |