Detroit (DTW) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,074

miles

3,337

kilometers

1,802

nautical miles

🕐 4h 27m

Flight Time

🧭 W (274°)

Direction

🌍 -3h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	2,074	+1,244	3,318 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	2,074	+1,244	3,318 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	2,074	+1,037	3,111 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	2,074	+1,037	3,111 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	2,074	+2,074	4,148 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	2,074	+1,037	3,111 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in San Francisco, your watch will be 3 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to SFO route connects Detroit, United States with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,074 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 274° from Detroit. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 2,074 miles (3,337 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DTW to SFO typically take around 4h 27m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 2,074 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.