How far is Detroit, MI, from Tucson, AZ?
The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1664 miles / 2678 kilometers / 1446 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Detroit (DTW) is 1921 miles / 3091 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 25 minutes.
Tucson International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Tucson to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tucson to Detroit. 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 Tucson to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tucson and Detroit?
The time difference between Tucson and Detroit is 3 hours. Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Tucson.
Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Tucson to Detroit 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 Tucson to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |