Distance from Detroit to Berkeley by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Detroit (MI) to Berkeley (CA) is 2078 miles or 3343 kilometers or 1804 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Detroit to Berkeley is 2391 miles (3848 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 313 miles or 505 km.

Flight distance from Detroit, MI to Berkeley, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Detroit and Berkeley is 2078 miles or 3343 km.
The nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and the nearest airport to Berkeley, is Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK).

What is the average flight time from Detroit to Berkeley?

Flight time from Detroit, MI to Berkeley, CA is 4 hours 46 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Detroit to Berkeley Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Detroit, MI and Berkeley, CA
This map shows the distance from Detroit, MI, Usa to Berkeley, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Detroit, Michigan to Berkeley, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Detroit, MI to Berkeley, CA

The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Berkeley, California is 2391 miles or 3848 km.
The total driving distance from Detroit, MI to Berkeley, CA is 2391 miles or 3848 kilometers. Your trip begins in Detroit, Michigan. It ends in Berkeley, California.
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Berkeley, California is approximately 2391 miles (3848 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 41 to 42 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Detroit, MI to Berkeley, CA

How long is the drive from Detroit, MI to Berkeley, CA?
The total driving time is 41 hours, 28 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Detroit to Berkeley take?
Detroit and Berkeley are 41 hours 28 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Detroit and Berkeley

Time difference between Detroit (MI) and Berkeley (CA) is 3 Hours.
Berkeley time is 3 Hours behind Detroit.

Current local time in DetroitCurrent local time in Berkeley
2025-12-19, 03:50:28 EST2025-12-19, 00:50:28 PST
How Far is it Between Detroit Michigan, USA and Berkeley California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Detroit, MI and Berkeley, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2391 mi 3848 km 2076.34 nmi
Straight line distance 2078 mi 3343 km 1804 nmi
Difference 313 mi 505 km 272 nmi

Detroit Details

Detroit is located in Michigan, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 19' 53.1'' Longitude: W 83° 2' 44.7''
Latitude42.33143
Longitude-83.04575
StateMichigan
Nearest airports to Detroit

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Berkeley Details

Berkeley is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 52' 17.7'' Longitude: W 122° 16' 21.9''
Latitude37.87159
Longitude-122.27275
StateCalifornia
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Detroit, MI and Berkeley, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 80 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 60 hours 7 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 53 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 48 hours 6 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 43 hours 43 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 40 hours 5 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 37 hours 0 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 34 hours 21 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 32 hours 4 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 30 hours 3 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 28 hours 17 minutes