Distance from DTW to SFO
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The flight distance between airports Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 3,345.38 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 4h 26min. Similar flight routes: DTW → OAK , DTW → SJC , DTW → SMF , DTW → RNO , TOL → SFO
Bearing: 261.27° (W)The initial bearing on the course from DTW to SFO is 261.27° and the compass direction is W.
Midpoint: 41.58898,-103.54535The geographic midpoint between DTW and SFO is in 1,668.68 km distance between both points in a bearing of 261.27°. It is located in United States of America, Nebraska, Banner County.
Distance: 3,337.35 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between DTW and SFO is 3,337.35 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between DTW and SFO is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: -3hThe time difference between DTW (America/Detroit) and SFO (America/Los_Angeles) is -3 hours. This means that it is now 20:57 (11.05.2024) in DTW and 17:57 (11.05.2024) in SFO.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between DTW and SFO, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.
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SFO is just as far away from DTW as DTW from San Jose (3,309 km), Managua (3,356 km), San Francisco (3,335 km), Acapulco de Juárez (3,230 km), San Salvador (3,221 km).