How far is Tucson, AZ, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1664 miles / 2678 kilometers / 1446 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Tucson (TUS) is 1922 miles / 3093 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 20 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1664.333 miles
- 2678.484 kilometers
- 1446.265 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- 1661.690 miles
- 2674.231 kilometers
- 1443.969 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Tucson International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Tucson?
The time difference between Detroit and Tucson is 3 hours. Tucson is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Detroit to Tucson generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |