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How far is Detroit, MI, from Piedras Negras?

The distance between Piedras Negras (Piedras Negras International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1343 miles / 2161 kilometers / 1167 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Piedras Negras (PDS) to Detroit (DTW) is 1594 miles / 2566 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 50 minutes.

Piedras Negras International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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1343
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2161
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1167
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Distance from Piedras Negras to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1343.042 miles
  • 2161.416 kilometers
  • 1167.072 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
  • 1342.945 miles
  • 2161.261 kilometers
  • 1166.987 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 Piedras Negras to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Piedras Negras International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Piedras Negras to Detroit generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Piedras Negras to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Piedras Negras International Airport
City: Piedras Negras
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: PDS
ICAO Code: MMPG
Coordinates: 28°37′38″N, 100°32′6″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