How far is Sacramento, CA, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2013 miles / 3240 kilometers / 1749 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2301 miles / 3703 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 48 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Sacramento. 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 Detroit to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Sacramento?
The time difference between Detroit and Sacramento is 3 hours. Sacramento is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Detroit to Sacramento 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 Detroit to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
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 | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |