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How far is Ponce from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Ponce (Mercedita International Airport) is 1939 miles / 3120 kilometers / 1685 nautical miles.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Mercedita International Airport

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1939
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3120
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1685
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Distance from Detroit to Ponce

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1938.755 miles
  • 3120.124 kilometers
  • 1684.732 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
  • 1942.072 miles
  • 3125.462 kilometers
  • 1687.614 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 Ponce?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Mercedita International Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Mercedita International Airport (PSE)

On average, flying from Detroit to Ponce generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 467 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Detroit to Ponce

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

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 Mercedita International Airport
City: Ponce
Country: Puerto Rico Flag of Puerto Rico
IATA Code: PSE
ICAO Code: TJPS
Coordinates: 18°0′29″N, 66°33′46″W