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How far is Detroit, MI, from Lázaro Cárdenas?

The distance between Lázaro Cárdenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2004 miles / 3225 kilometers / 1742 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lázaro Cárdenas (LZC) to Detroit (DTW) is 2441 miles / 3929 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 25 minutes.

Lázaro Cárdenas Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Lázaro Cárdenas to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2004.214 miles
  • 3225.469 kilometers
  • 1741.614 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
  • 2007.175 miles
  • 3230.235 kilometers
  • 1744.188 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 Lázaro Cárdenas to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Lázaro Cárdenas Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Lázaro Cárdenas to Detroit 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 Lázaro Cárdenas to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
City: Lázaro Cárdenas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LZC
ICAO Code: MMLC
Coordinates: 18°0′6″N, 102°13′15″W
Destination 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