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How far is Detroit, MI, from Tapachula?

The distance between Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1964 miles / 3160 kilometers / 1706 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tapachula (TAP) to Detroit (DTW) is 2764 miles / 4448 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 41 minutes.

Tapachula International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Tapachula to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1963.575 miles
  • 3160.068 kilometers
  • 1706.300 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
  • 1969.130 miles
  • 3169.007 kilometers
  • 1711.127 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 Tapachula to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Tapachula International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tapachula International Airport (TAP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Tapachula to Detroit generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tapachula to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tapachula International Airport (TAP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Tapachula International Airport
City: Tapachula
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TAP
ICAO Code: MMTP
Coordinates: 14°47′39″N, 92°22′12″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