How far is Detroit, MI, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2001 miles / 3221 kilometers / 1739 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Detroit (DTW) is 2289 miles / 3683 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 44 minutes.
Sacramento Mather 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)- 2001.265 miles
- 3220.724 kilometers
- 1739.052 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- 1996.345 miles
- 3212.806 kilometers
- 1734.777 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 Mather Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Detroit?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Detroit generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 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 Mather Airport (MHR) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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 |