How far is San Diego, CA, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 1956 miles / 3148 kilometers / 1700 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN) is 2328 miles / 3746 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 2 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – San Diego International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to San Diego
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to San Diego. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1956.139 miles
- 3148.101 kilometers
- 1699.839 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- 1952.464 miles
- 3142.186 kilometers
- 1696.645 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 San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to San Diego International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and San Diego?
The time difference between Detroit and San Diego is 3 hours. San Diego is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)
On average, flying from Detroit to San Diego generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 471 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 San Diego
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).
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 | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego (SAN)
| Alaska Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |