Distance from Detroit to San Francisco (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and San Francisco, California is 3,367 kilometers (2,092 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

Detroit is located in the Midwest region of the United States, while San Francisco is situated on the West Coast, requiring travel across several states. The straight-line distance between them is 3,367 kilometers, heading west.

Detroit is situated at an altitude of 192 meters above sea level, while San Francisco is at 28 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to San Francisco spans approximately 3700 km, passing through major highways such as I-80 and I-90, crossing states like Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Nevada.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Chicago, Salt Lake City, Reno, Lake Tahoe.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to San Francisco crosses diverse landscapes, including the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains, with landmarks like Lake Tahoe.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall for mild weather, or summer for vibrant city events in San Francisco.

Climate

San Francisco has a milder climate than Detroit, with cooler summers and wetter winters, influenced by its coastal location.

Accessibility

San Francisco offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than 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
100 km/h
150 km/h
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 Francisco, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.7749° N 122.4194° W

Elevation: 28 m (92 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • San Rafael Airport (SRF)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)

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 Francisco

Distances between cities Kilometers
From San Francisco to New York City 4,139 km
From San Francisco to Los Angeles 559 km
From San Francisco to Chicago 2,991 km
From San Francisco to Houston 2,648 km
From San Francisco to Phoenix 1,052 km

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