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How far is Xalapa from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Xalapa (El Lencero Airport) is 1753 miles / 2822 kilometers / 1524 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Xalapa (JAL) is 2200 miles / 3541 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 38 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – El Lencero Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Xalapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1753.312 miles
  • 2821.683 kilometers
  • 1523.587 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
  • 1756.666 miles
  • 2827.080 kilometers
  • 1526.501 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 Xalapa?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to El Lencero Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and El Lencero Airport (JAL)

On average, flying from Detroit to Xalapa generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 433 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 Xalapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and El Lencero Airport (JAL).

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 El Lencero Airport
City: Xalapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: JAL
ICAO Code: MMJA
Coordinates: 19°28′30″N, 96°47′51″W