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How far is Culiacán from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Culiacán (Culiacán International Airport) is 1828 miles / 2942 kilometers / 1589 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Culiacán (CUL) is 2374 miles / 3820 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 42 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Culiacán International Airport

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1828
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2942
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1589
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Distance from Detroit to Culiacán

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1828.273 miles
  • 2942.320 kilometers
  • 1588.726 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
  • 1828.054 miles
  • 2941.968 kilometers
  • 1588.536 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 Culiacán?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Culiacán International Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Culiacán International Airport (CUL)

On average, flying from Detroit to Culiacán generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 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 Culiacán

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

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 Culiacán International Airport
City: Culiacán
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CUL
ICAO Code: MMCL
Coordinates: 24°45′52″N, 107°28′29″W