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How far is Tampico from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Tampico (Tampico International Airport) is 1609 miles / 2589 kilometers / 1398 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Tampico (TAM) is 1917 miles / 3085 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 10 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Tampico International Airport

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1398
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Distance from Detroit to Tampico

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1608.809 miles
  • 2589.128 kilometers
  • 1398.017 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
  • 1611.064 miles
  • 2592.756 kilometers
  • 1399.976 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 Tampico?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Tampico International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Tampico International Airport (TAM)

On average, flying from Detroit to Tampico generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 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 Tampico

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

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 Tampico International Airport
City: Tampico
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TAM
ICAO Code: MMTM
Coordinates: 22°17′47″N, 97°51′57″W