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How far is Detroit, MI, from San Antonio, TX?

The distance between San Antonio (San Antonio International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1214 miles / 1954 kilometers / 1055 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Antonio (SAT) to Detroit (DTW) is 1424 miles / 2292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 56 minutes.

San Antonio International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from San Antonio to Detroit

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Antonio to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1214.353 miles
  • 1954.312 kilometers
  • 1055.244 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
  • 1214.377 miles
  • 1954.350 kilometers
  • 1055.265 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 San Antonio to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from San Antonio International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from San Antonio to Detroit generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Antonio to Detroit

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin San Antonio International Airport
City: San Antonio, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAT
ICAO Code: KSAT
Coordinates: 29°32′1″N, 98°28′11″W
Destination Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W

Airlines flying from San Antonio (SAT) to Detroit (DTW)

Delta Air Lines