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How far is Lázaro Cárdenas from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Lázaro Cárdenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport) is 2004 miles / 3225 kilometers / 1742 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Lázaro Cárdenas (LZC) is 2440 miles / 3926 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 21 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Lázaro Cárdenas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2004.214 miles
  • 3225.469 kilometers
  • 1741.614 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
  • 2007.175 miles
  • 3230.235 kilometers
  • 1744.188 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 Lázaro Cárdenas?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC)

On average, flying from Detroit to Lázaro Cárdenas generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 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 Lázaro Cárdenas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC).

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 Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
City: Lázaro Cárdenas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LZC
ICAO Code: MMLC
Coordinates: 18°0′6″N, 102°13′15″W