Distance from Detroit to Mexico City

The distance between Detroit, United States and Mexico City, Mexico is 2,957 kilometers (1,837 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Mexico City, Mexico

Detroit is located in the northern United States near the Great Lakes while Mexico City is situated in the central part of Mexico, highlighting the significant geographic span between the two cities. The straight-line distance between them is 2,957 kilometers, heading southwest.

Detroit is at 192 meters above sea level, while Mexico City is at 2,240 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to Mexico City covers approximately 3600 km, passing through major highways like I-75 S and I-40 W, traversing regions such as Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas before entering Mexico.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Toledo, Cincinnati, Nashville, Dallas, Monterrey.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to Mexico City crosses diverse landscapes, including the Great Lakes region, the Mississippi River, and the Sierra Madre Oriental.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourism seasons. Spring offers cultural festivals, while fall provides fewer crowds.

Climate

Mexico City generally has a milder climate compared to Detroit, with warmer winters and cooler summers due to its higher altitude.

Accessibility

Mexico City has extensive public transport, including metro and buses, offering more options compared to Detroit's reliance on cars.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 6-7 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
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Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
Mexico City, Mexico

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Mexico_City

Coordinates: 19.4285° N 99.1277° W

Elevation: 2,240 m (7,349 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)
  • Licenciado Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC)
  • General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ)
  • Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC)
  • Querétaro Intercontinental Airport (QRO)

Other distances from Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

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