How far is Detroit, MI, from San Jose?
The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 2219 miles / 3571 kilometers / 1928 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Detroit (DTW) is 3681 miles / 5924 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 18 minutes.
Juan Santamaría 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)- 2218.936 miles
- 3571.032 kilometers
- 1928.203 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- 2226.692 miles
- 3583.514 kilometers
- 1934.943 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Detroit?
The time difference between San Jose and Detroit is 1 hour. Detroit is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.
Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from San Jose to Detroit generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 535 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 Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
Airport information
| Origin | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose |
| Country: | Costa Rica  |
| IATA Code: | SJO |
| ICAO Code: | MROC |
| Coordinates: | 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″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 |