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

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2062 miles / 3319 kilometers / 1792 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Detroit (DTW) is 2407 miles / 3873 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 55 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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2062
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3319
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1792
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Distance from San Jose to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2062.338 miles
  • 3319.012 kilometers
  • 1792.123 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
  • 2057.428 miles
  • 3311.109 kilometers
  • 1787.856 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 Jose to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from San Jose to Detroit generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 495 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 Jose to Detroit

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

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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