How far is Sacramento, CA, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2001 miles / 3221 kilometers / 1739 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2292 miles / 3688 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 44 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2001.265 miles
- 3220.724 kilometers
- 1739.052 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- 1996.345 miles
- 3212.806 kilometers
- 1734.777 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 Detroit to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Sacramento?
The time difference between Detroit and Sacramento is 3 hours. Sacramento is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Detroit to Sacramento generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |