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How far is Detroit, MI, from Mexico City?

The distance between Mexico City (Mexico City International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1819 miles / 2928 kilometers / 1581 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mexico City (MEX) to Detroit (DTW) is 2298 miles / 3699 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 32 minutes.

Mexico City International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Mexico City to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1819.344 miles
  • 2927.950 kilometers
  • 1580.966 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
  • 1822.345 miles
  • 2932.779 kilometers
  • 1583.574 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 Mexico City to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Mexico City International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Mexico City to Detroit generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mexico City to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Mexico City International Airport
City: Mexico City
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MEX
ICAO Code: MMMX
Coordinates: 19°26′10″N, 99°4′19″W
Destination 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

Airlines flying from Mexico City (MEX) to Detroit (DTW)

Aeroméxico
Delta Air Lines