How far is Detroit, MI, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2062 miles / 3319 kilometers / 1792 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Detroit (DTW) is 2407 miles / 3873 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 55 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Detroit. 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 San Jose to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Detroit?
The time difference between San Jose and Detroit is 3 hours. Detroit is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from San Jose to Detroit 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 San Jose to Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| 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 |