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How far is Colima from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Colima (Colima Airport) is 1975 miles / 3178 kilometers / 1716 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Colima (CLQ) is 2336 miles / 3759 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 42 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Colima Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Colima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1974.950 miles
  • 3178.374 kilometers
  • 1716.185 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
  • 1977.223 miles
  • 3182.032 kilometers
  • 1718.160 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 Detroit to Colima?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Colima Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Colima Airport (CLQ)

On average, flying from Detroit to Colima generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Colima

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Colima Airport (CLQ).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Colima Airport
City: Colima
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CLQ
ICAO Code: MMIA
Coordinates: 19°16′37″N, 103°34′37″W