Distance from Detroit to Long Beach by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Detroit (MI) to Long Beach (CA) is 1986 miles or 3196 kilometers or 1725 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Detroit to Long Beach is 2299 miles (3700 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 313 miles or 504 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Detroit and Long Beach is 1986 miles or 3196 km.
The nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and the nearest airport to Long Beach, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

What is the average flight time from Detroit to Long Beach?

Flight time from Detroit, MI to Long Beach, CA is 4 hours 33 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Detroit to Long Beach Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Detroit, MI to Long Beach, CA

The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Long Beach, California is 2299 miles or 3700 km.
The total driving distance from Detroit, MI to Long Beach, CA is 2299 miles or 3700 kilometers. Your trip begins in Detroit, Michigan. It ends in Long Beach, California.
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Long Beach, California is approximately 2299 miles (3700 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 40 to 41 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Detroit, MI to Long Beach, CA

How long is the drive from Detroit, MI to Long Beach, CA?
The total driving time is 40 hours, 27 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Detroit to Long Beach take?
Detroit and Long Beach are 40 hours 27 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 Long Beach

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

Current local time in DetroitCurrent local time in Long Beach
2025-12-19, 20:42:58 EST2025-12-19, 17:42:58 PST
How Far is it Between Detroit Michigan, USA and Long Beach California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2299 mi 3700 km 1996.45 nmi
Straight line distance 1986 mi 3196 km 1725 nmi
Difference 313 mi 504 km 271 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
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Long Beach Details

Long Beach is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 46' 1.1'' Longitude: W 118° 11' 21.2''
Latitude33.76696
Longitude-118.18923
StateCalifornia
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Detroit, MI and Long Beach, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 77 hours 5 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 57 hours 48 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 51 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 46 hours 15 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 42 hours 2 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 38 hours 32 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 35 hours 34 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 33 hours 2 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 30 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 28 hours 54 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 27 hours 12 minutes