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How far is Detroit, MI, from Acapulco?

The distance between Acapulco (Acapulco International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2004 miles / 3226 kilometers / 1742 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Acapulco (ACA) to Detroit (DTW) is 2533 miles / 4076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 7 minutes.

Acapulco International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Acapulco to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2004.416 miles
  • 3225.796 kilometers
  • 1741.790 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
  • 2008.242 miles
  • 3231.953 kilometers
  • 1745.115 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 Acapulco to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Acapulco International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Acapulco International Airport (ACA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Acapulco to Detroit generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Acapulco to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Acapulco International Airport
City: Acapulco
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ACA
ICAO Code: MMAA
Coordinates: 16°45′25″N, 99°45′14″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