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How far is Ixtapa from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 2004 miles / 3225 kilometers / 1741 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 2469 miles / 3973 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 1 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Ixtapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2003.951 miles
  • 3225.046 kilometers
  • 1741.386 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
  • 2007.187 miles
  • 3230.254 kilometers
  • 1744.198 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 Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Detroit to Ixtapa generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 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 Ixtapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).

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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W