How far is 1,720 miles?
How far is 1,720 miles? One useful starting point is the contiguous United States: this span represents about 57% of its reference width. The comparisons below pair the distance with recognizable cities, routes, waterways, and geographic features.
1,720-Mile Distance Comparisons
1,720 miles is approximately 94% of the 1,837-mile Cleveland to Mexico City.
On a map, Cleveland in the United States and Mexico City in Mexico are separated by about 1,837 miles. The figure is calculated from the cities' geographic coordinates, so it describes map span rather than a driving itinerary. That makes the comparison a little over 94% complete from end to end.
Source: GeoNames geographic coordinates
1,720 miles is approximately 93% of the 1,840-mile Pittsburgh to Mexico City.
On a map, Pittsburgh in the United States and Mexico City in Mexico are separated by about 1,840 miles. The figure is calculated from the cities' geographic coordinates, so it describes map span rather than a driving itinerary. On a model of the complete distance, this would cover about 93% of the route or feature.
Source: GeoNames geographic coordinates
1,720 miles is approximately 93% of the 1,840-mile Detroit to Mexico City.
On a map, Detroit in the United States and Mexico City in Mexico are separated by about 1,840 miles. The figure is calculated from the cities' geographic coordinates, so it describes map span rather than a driving itinerary. On a model of the complete distance, this would cover about 93% of the route or feature.
Source: GeoNames geographic coordinates
1,720 miles is approximately 93% of the 1,842-mile Orlando to Phoenix.
On a map, Orlando in the United States and Phoenix in the United States are separated by about 1,842 miles. The figure is calculated from the cities' geographic coordinates, so it describes map span rather than a driving itinerary. On a model of the complete distance, this would cover about 93% of the route or feature.
Source: GeoNames geographic coordinates
1,720 miles is about 1.7 times the 1,000-mile traditional Iditarod race route.
The sled-dog race crosses Alaska between the Anchorage area and Nome, with the exact course varying by year and conditions. Placed end to end, that reference would fit into this distance about 1.7 times.
Source: Iditarod Trail Committee
1,720 miles is approximately 57% of the 3,000-mile Great River Road.
The designated scenic route follows the Mississippi River through ten states from northern Minnesota toward the Gulf of Mexico. That makes the comparison a little over 57% complete from end to end.
1,720 miles is approximately 73% of the 2,350-mile Mississippi River.
The Mississippi runs from Lake Itasca in Minnesota toward the Gulf of Mexico through the center of the United States. That makes the comparison a little over 73% complete from end to end.
1,720 miles is equivalent to driving 60 mph for 28 hours 40 minutes.
This calculation assumes a constant 60 mph with no stops, traffic, or delays. An actual road trip would normally take longer.
1,720 miles is approximately 2,768 kilometers.
Using the exact conversion of 1 mile to 1.609344 kilometers, the distance converts to 2,768.1 kilometers before rounding.
Reference measurements are rounded where appropriate. Route lengths can change as official alignments are updated.
