How far is San Jose, CA, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 2062 miles / 3319 kilometers / 1792 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to San Jose (SJC) is 2409 miles / 3877 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 53 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to San Jose. 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 Detroit to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to San Jose International Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and San Jose?
The time difference between Detroit and San Jose is 3 hours. San Jose is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Detroit to San Jose 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 Detroit to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
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 Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |