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How far is Detroit, MI, from San Luis Potosi?

The distance between San Luis Potosi (San Luis Potosí International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1710 miles / 2752 kilometers / 1486 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Detroit (DTW) is 2048 miles / 3296 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 49 minutes.

San Luis Potosí International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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1710
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1486
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Distance from San Luis Potosi to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1710.277 miles
  • 2752.424 kilometers
  • 1486.190 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
  • 1712.018 miles
  • 2755.226 kilometers
  • 1487.703 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 San Luis Potosi to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Potosí International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Potosí International Airport (SLP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from San Luis Potosi to Detroit generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Luis Potosi to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Potosí International Airport (SLP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Potosí International Airport
City: San Luis Potosi
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: SLP
ICAO Code: MMSP
Coordinates: 22°15′15″N, 100°55′51″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