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How far is Detroit, MI, from Mesa, AZ?

The distance between Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1657 miles / 2667 kilometers / 1440 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mesa (AZA) to Detroit (DTW) is 1952 miles / 3142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 37 minutes.

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Mesa to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1657.215 miles
  • 2667.029 kilometers
  • 1440.080 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
  • 1654.246 miles
  • 2662.251 kilometers
  • 1437.500 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 Mesa to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Mesa to Detroit generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mesa to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″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