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How far is Detroit, MI, from Poza Rica?

The distance between Poza Rica (El Tajín National Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1701 miles / 2737 kilometers / 1478 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Poza Rica (PAZ) to Detroit (DTW) is 2110 miles / 3396 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 3 minutes.

El Tajín National Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Poza Rica to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1700.921 miles
  • 2737.367 kilometers
  • 1478.060 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
  • 1703.794 miles
  • 2741.990 kilometers
  • 1480.556 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 Poza Rica to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from El Tajín National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Tajín National Airport (PAZ) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Poza Rica to Detroit generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Poza Rica to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Tajín National Airport (PAZ) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin El Tajín National Airport
City: Poza Rica
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PAZ
ICAO Code: MMPA
Coordinates: 20°36′9″N, 97°27′38″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