Distance from SFO to DTW
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The flight distance between airports San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 3,345.38 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 4h 26min. Similar flight routes: SFO → TOL , SFO → CLE , SFO → MBS , SFO → FWA , OAK → DTW
Bearing: 81.27° (E)The initial bearing on the course from SFO to DTW is 81.27° and the compass direction is E.
Midpoint: 41.58898,-103.54535The geographic midpoint between SFO and DTW is in 1,668.68 km distance between both points in a bearing of 81.27°. It is located in United States of America, Nebraska, Banner County.
Distance: 3,337.35 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between SFO and DTW is 3,337.35 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between SFO and DTW is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 3hThe time difference between SFO (America/Los_Angeles) and DTW (America/Detroit) is 3 hours. This means that it is now 20:22 (04.07.2024) in SFO and 23:22 (04.07.2024) in DTW.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between SFO and DTW, 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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DTW is just as far away from SFO as SFO from Columbus (3,395 km), Detroit (3,362 km), Acapulco de Juárez (3,187 km).