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How far is Silao from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Silao (Bajío International Airport) is 1803 miles / 2901 kilometers / 1566 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Silao (BJX) is 2149 miles / 3458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 52 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Bajío International Airport

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1803
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Distance from Detroit to Silao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1802.581 miles
  • 2900.973 kilometers
  • 1566.400 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
  • 1804.641 miles
  • 2904.288 kilometers
  • 1568.190 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 Silao?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Bajío International Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Bajío International Airport (BJX)

On average, flying from Detroit to Silao generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 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 Silao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Bajío International Airport (BJX).

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 Bajío International Airport
City: Silao
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: BJX
ICAO Code: MMLO
Coordinates: 20°59′36″N, 101°28′51″W