Distance from Detroit to San Jose (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and San Jose, California is 3,342 kilometers (2,076 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

San Jose, California, United States

Detroit is located in the Midwest region of the United States, while San Jose is situated in the western part of the country, highlighting the geographical span between the two cities. The straight-line distance between them is 3,342 kilometers, heading west.

Detroit is situated at an altitude of 192 meters above sea level, while San Jose is at only 23 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to San Jose covers approximately 3810 km, passing through major highways such as I-80 and I-90, traversing 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 San Jose crosses diverse landscapes, including the Great Lakes, the Great Plains, and the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall, when tourism is moderate and weather conditions in San Jose are mild.

Climate

San Jose generally experiences a milder climate compared to Detroit, with warmer winters and cooler summers.

Accessibility

San Jose offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Detroit, providing ease for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 6-7 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 Jose, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.3394° N 121.895° W

Elevation: 23 m (75 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)
  • Reid-Hillview of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV)
  • Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ)
  • Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (PAO)
  • San Carlos Airport (SQL)

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 Jose

Distances between cities Kilometers
From San Jose to New York City 4,112 km
From San Jose to Los Angeles 492 km
From San Jose to Chicago 2,964 km
From San Jose to Houston 2,593 km
From San Jose to Phoenix 990 km

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