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How far is Detroit, MI, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1956 miles / 3148 kilometers / 1700 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTW) is 2328 miles / 3746 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 1 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1956.139 miles
  • 3148.101 kilometers
  • 1699.839 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
  • 1952.464 miles
  • 3142.186 kilometers
  • 1696.645 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 San Diego to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from San Diego to Detroit generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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

Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)

Alaska Airlines
Delta Air Lines