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How far is Detroit, MI, from Silao?

The distance between Silao (Bajío International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1803 miles / 2901 kilometers / 1566 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Silao (BJX) to Detroit (DTW) is 2153 miles / 3465 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 3 minutes.

Bajío International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Silao to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1802.581 miles
  • 2900.973 kilometers
  • 1566.400 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
  • 1804.641 miles
  • 2904.288 kilometers
  • 1568.190 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 Silao to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Bajío International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bajío International Airport (BJX) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Silao to Detroit generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Silao to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Bajío International Airport
City: Silao
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: BJX
ICAO Code: MMLO
Coordinates: 20°59′36″N, 101°28′51″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