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How far is Detroit, MI, from Tijuana?

The distance between Tijuana (Tijuana International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1952 miles / 3141 kilometers / 1696 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tijuana (TIJ) to Detroit (DTW) is 2344 miles / 3773 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 18 minutes.

Tijuana International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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1952
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3141
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1696
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Distance from Tijuana to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1951.513 miles
  • 3140.656 kilometers
  • 1695.819 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
  • 1947.902 miles
  • 3134.845 kilometers
  • 1692.681 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 Tijuana to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Tijuana International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Tijuana to Detroit generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tijuana to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin Tijuana International Airport
City: Tijuana
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: TIJ
ICAO Code: MMTJ
Coordinates: 32°32′27″N, 116°58′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