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How far is Harlingen, TX, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Harlingen (Valley International Airport) is 1368 miles / 2202 kilometers / 1189 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Harlingen (HRL) is 1598 miles / 2572 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 53 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Valley International Airport

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1368
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2202
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1189
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Distance from Detroit to Harlingen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1368.488 miles
  • 2202.368 kilometers
  • 1189.184 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
  • 1369.574 miles
  • 2204.115 kilometers
  • 1190.127 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 Harlingen?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Valley International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Valley International Airport (HRL)

On average, flying from Detroit to Harlingen generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 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 Harlingen

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

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 Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W