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How far is Detroit, MI, from Puerto Vallarta?

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

The driving distance from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Detroit (DTW) is 2423 miles / 3899 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 39 minutes.

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Puerto Vallarta to Detroit

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Puerto Vallarta to Detroit. 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 Puerto Vallarta to Detroit?

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

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

On average, flying from Puerto Vallarta to Detroit 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 Puerto Vallarta to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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