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How far is Mesa, AZ, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 1657 miles / 2667 kilometers / 1440 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Mesa (AZA) is 1953 miles / 3143 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 30 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport

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1657
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2667
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Distance from Detroit to Mesa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1657.215 miles
  • 2667.029 kilometers
  • 1440.080 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
  • 1654.246 miles
  • 2662.251 kilometers
  • 1437.500 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 Mesa?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

On average, flying from Detroit to Mesa generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 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 Mesa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).

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 Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W