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How far is Detroit, MI, from Harlingen, TX?

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1368 miles / 2202 kilometers / 1189 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Detroit (DTW) is 1604 miles / 2582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 16 minutes.

Valley International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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1368
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2202
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1189
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Distance from Harlingen to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1368.488 miles
  • 2202.368 kilometers
  • 1189.184 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
  • 1369.574 miles
  • 2204.115 kilometers
  • 1190.127 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 Harlingen to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Detroit generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harlingen to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W
Destination 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