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

The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2079 miles / 3345 kilometers / 1806 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit (DTW) is 2389 miles / 3845 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 37 minutes.

San Francisco International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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2079
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1806
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Distance from San Francisco to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2078.724 miles
  • 3345.382 kilometers
  • 1806.362 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
  • 2073.733 miles
  • 3337.350 kilometers
  • 1802.025 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 Francisco to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from San Francisco to Detroit generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 499 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 Francisco to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin San Francisco International Airport
City: San Francisco, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SFO
ICAO Code: KSFO
Coordinates: 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″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 Francisco (SFO) to Detroit (DTW)

Delta Air Lines