Distance from San Francisco to Detroit by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to Detroit (MI) is 2088 miles or 3359 kilometers or 1813 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to Detroit is 2400 miles (3863 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 312 miles or 504 km.

San Francisco to Detroit Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Detroit, MI

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Detroit, Michigan is 2400 miles or 3863 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to Detroit, MI is 2400 miles or 3863 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in Detroit, Michigan.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Detroit, Michigan is approximately 2400 miles (3863 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 San Francisco, CA to Detroit, MI

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to Detroit, MI?
The total driving time is 41 hours, 40 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to Detroit take?
San Francisco and Detroit are 41 hours 40 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 San Francisco and Detroit

Time difference between San Francisco (CA) and Detroit (MI) is 3 Hours.
Detroit time is 3 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Current local time in San Francisco	Current local time in Detroit
2025-12-19, 04:16:23 PST	2025-12-19, 07:16:23 EST

How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and Detroit Michigan, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2400 mi	3863 km	2084.16 nmi
Straight line distance	2088 mi	3359 km	1813 nmi
Difference	312 mi	504 km	271 nmi

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