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How far is Tijuana from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Tijuana (Tijuana International Airport) is 1952 miles / 3141 kilometers / 1696 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Tijuana (TIJ) is 2345 miles / 3774 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 21 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Tijuana International Airport

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1952
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3141
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1696
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Distance from Detroit to Tijuana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1951.513 miles
  • 3140.656 kilometers
  • 1695.819 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
  • 1947.902 miles
  • 3134.845 kilometers
  • 1692.681 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 Tijuana?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Tijuana International Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

On average, flying from Detroit to Tijuana generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 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 Tijuana

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

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 Tijuana International Airport
City: Tijuana
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TIJ
ICAO Code: MMTJ
Coordinates: 32°32′27″N, 116°58′12″W