Distance between Detroit, MI (DTW) and San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Distance from Detroit to San Francisco (Detroit Metropolitan Airport – San Francisco International Airport) is 2079 miles / 3345 kilometers / 1806 nautical miles.
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How far is San Francisco from Detroit?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Detroit and San Francisco. Here are two common 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 earth.
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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 4 hours 26 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Detroit and San Francisco is 3 hours. San Francisco is 3 hours behind Detroit.
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Detroit, MI
San Francisco, CA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 230 kg (507 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| B | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
Detroit to San Francisco flight path
Shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
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