Distance from Detroit to Sacramento (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Sacramento, California is 3,260 kilometers (2,026 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Sacramento, California, United States

Detroit is located in the northeastern United States while Sacramento is situated in the western part of the country, requiring travel across several states and diverse landscapes. The straight-line distance between them is 3,260 kilometers, heading west.

Detroit is situated at an altitude of 192 meters above sea level, while Sacramento is at only 14 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to Sacramento spans approximately 3730 km, passing through major highways such as I-80 and I-90, crossing regions like the Midwest, the Great Plains, and the Rocky Mountains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Chicago, Omaha, Salt Lake City, Sierra Nevada.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to Sacramento crosses the Great Lakes, the Midwest, and the Sierra Nevada, highlighting urban and natural landmarks.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather or fall for fewer tourists, both offering pleasant conditions in Sacramento.

Climate

Sacramento generally has a warmer and drier climate compared to Detroit, with hot summers and mild, wet winters.

Accessibility

Sacramento offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, comparable to Detroit, aiding visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 5-6 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
Sacramento, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 38.5816° N 121.4944° W

Elevation: 14 m (46 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC)
  • Mc Clellan Airfield (MCC)
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
  • Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
  • Travis Air Force Base (SUU)

Other distances from Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

Other distances from Sacramento

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Sacramento to New York City 4,033 km
From Sacramento to Los Angeles 581 km
From Sacramento to Chicago 2,885 km
From Sacramento to Houston 2,589 km
From Sacramento to Phoenix 1,022 km

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Queens, United States Santa Marta, Colombia 3,262 km
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