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

The distance between Laredo (Laredo International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1359 miles / 2187 kilometers / 1181 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Laredo (LRD) to Detroit (DTW) is 1601 miles / 2577 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 44 minutes.

Laredo International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Laredo to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1358.947 miles
  • 2187.013 kilometers
  • 1180.892 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
  • 1359.339 miles
  • 2187.644 kilometers
  • 1181.233 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 Laredo to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Laredo International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Laredo International Airport (LRD) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Laredo to Detroit generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Laredo to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Laredo International Airport
City: Laredo, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LRD
ICAO Code: KLRD
Coordinates: 27°32′37″N, 99°27′41″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