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How far is Detroit, MI, from Ixtapa?

The distance between Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2004 miles / 3225 kilometers / 1741 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Detroit (DTW) is 2469 miles / 3974 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 2 minutes.

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Ixtapa to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2003.951 miles
  • 3225.046 kilometers
  • 1741.386 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
  • 2007.187 miles
  • 3230.254 kilometers
  • 1744.198 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 Ixtapa to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Ixtapa to Detroit generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ixtapa to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″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