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How far is Puerto Vallarta from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Puerto Vallarta (Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport) is 1956 miles / 3148 kilometers / 1700 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) is 2426 miles / 3904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 26 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Puerto Vallarta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1956.143 miles
  • 3148.107 kilometers
  • 1699.842 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
  • 1957.631 miles
  • 3150.502 kilometers
  • 1701.135 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 Puerto Vallarta?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)

On average, flying from Detroit to Puerto Vallarta generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Puerto Vallarta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR).

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 Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport
City: Puerto Vallarta
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PVR
ICAO Code: MMPR
Coordinates: 20°40′48″N, 105°15′14″W