Distance from Seattle to Detroit by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Seattle (WA) to Detroit (MI) is 1934 miles or 3112 kilometers or 1679 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Seattle to Detroit is 2327 miles (3745 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 393 miles or 633 km.

Flight distance from Seattle, WA to Detroit, MI in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Seattle and Detroit is 1934 miles or 3112 km.
The nearest airport to Seattle, is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and the nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

What is the average flight time from Seattle to Detroit?

Flight time from Seattle, WA to Detroit, MI is 4 hours 26 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Seattle to Detroit Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Seattle, WA to Detroit, MI

The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Detroit, Michigan is 2327 miles or 3745 km.
The total driving distance from Seattle, WA to Detroit, MI is 2327 miles or 3745 kilometers. Your trip begins in Seattle, Washington. It ends in Detroit, Michigan.
The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Detroit, Michigan is approximately 2327 miles (3745 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 Seattle, WA to Detroit, MI

How long is the drive from Seattle, WA to Detroit, MI?
The total driving time is 40 hours, 55 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Seattle to Detroit take?
Seattle and Detroit are 40 hours 55 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 Seattle and Detroit

Time difference between Seattle (WA) and Detroit (MI) is 2 Hours.
Detroit time is 2 Hours ahead of Seattle.

Current local time in SeattleCurrent local time in Detroit
2025-12-19, 18:41:49 MST2025-12-19, 20:41:49 EST
How Far is it Between Seattle Washington, USA and Detroit Michigan, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2327 mi 3745 km 2020.77 nmi
Straight line distance 1934 mi 3112 km 1679 nmi
Difference 393 mi 633 km 341 nmi

Seattle Details

Seattle is located in Washington, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 47° 36' 22.4'' Longitude: W 122° 19' 55.5''
Latitude47.60621
Longitude-122.33207
StateWashington
Nearest airports to Seattle

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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Seattle, WA and Detroit, MI
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 78 hours 1 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 58 hours 30 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 52 hours 0 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 46 hours 48 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 42 hours 33 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 39 hours 0 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 36 hours 0 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 33 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 31 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 29 hours 15 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 27 hours 32 minutes