Distance from Detroit to San Diego (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and San Diego, California is 3,174 kilometers (1,972 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Detroit is located in the northeastern United States while San Diego is situated in the southwestern part of the country, highlighting the vast geographical span between these two major cities. The straight-line distance between them is 3,174 kilometers, heading west.

Detroit is situated at an altitude of 192 meters above sea level, while San Diego is at only 20 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to San Diego covers approximately 3500 km, passing through major highways like I-80 and I-15, traversing diverse regions including the Midwest, the Great Plains, and the desert Southwest.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to San Diego crosses the Great Lakes region, the central plains, and the desert, with landmarks like the Rocky Mountains and the Grand Canyon.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall for moderate weather and fewer tourists, or winter for mild climate in San Diego.

Climate

San Diego generally has a mild, Mediterranean climate compared to Detroit's more variable, continental climate with colder winters.

Accessibility

San Diego offers extensive accessibility features, including public transport and attractions, which are comparable to those found in Detroit.

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)
San Diego, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 32.7157° N 117.1647° W

Elevation: 20 m (66 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
  • Naval Air Station North Island (NZY)
  • Montgomery Field Airport (MYF)
  • Ream Field (NRS)
  • Miramar Marine Corps Air Station (NKX)

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 San Diego

Distances between cities Kilometers
From San Diego to New York City 3,916 km
From San Diego to Los Angeles 179 km
From San Diego to Chicago 2,790 km
From San Diego to Houston 2,099 km
From San Diego to Phoenix 482 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Detroit and San Diego.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Mexico City, Mexico Bogotá, Colombia 3,174 km
Boston, United States Albuquerque, United States 3,174 km
Belmopan, Belize Mexicali, Mexico 3,174 km
Washington, United States Maracaibo, Venezuela 3,173 km
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Abuja, Nigeria Kakamega, Kenya 3,173 km
Coyoacán, Mexico Bogotá, Colombia 3,173 km
Miami, United States Cuenca, Ecuador 3,175 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Iztapalapa, Mexico 3,175 km
Edmonton, Canada Atlanta, United States 3,175 km
San Juan, Puerto Rico Chiclayo, Peru 3,173 km
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Oklahoma City, United States 3,173 km
Detroit, United States Tijuana, Mexico 3,173 km
San Pedro Sula, Honduras Hamilton, Canada 3,173 km
Guayaquil, Ecuador Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico 3,175 km
Bogotá, Colombia Venustiano Carranza, Mexico 3,173 km
Cartagena, Colombia Tonalá, Mexico 3,175 km
Bogotá, Colombia Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico 3,176 km
Washington, United States Valledupar, Colombia 3,172 km

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