Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento (SMF)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,008

miles

3,232

kilometers

1,745

nautical miles

🕐 4h 19m

Flight Time

🧭 W (276°)

Direction

🌍 -3h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	2,008	+1,205	3,213 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	2,008	+1,205	3,213 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	2,008	+1,004	3,012 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	2,008	+1,004	3,012 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	2,008	+2,008	4,016 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	2,008	+1,004	3,012 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 Sacramento, your watch will be 3 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to SMF route connects Detroit, United States with Sacramento, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,008 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 276° 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 SMF

Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) serves Sacramento, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2,008 miles (3,232 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DTW to SMF typically take around 4h 19m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 2,008 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.