How far is Detroit, MI, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2013 miles / 3240 kilometers / 1749 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Detroit (DTW) is 2299 miles / 3700 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 51 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2012.980 miles
- 3239.578 kilometers
- 1749.232 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- 2008.012 miles
- 3231.583 kilometers
- 1744.915 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 Sacramento to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Detroit generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| Destination | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |