DTW to SAN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 3,142 km (1,952 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 25m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SAN to DTW).
How far is it from Detroit to San Diego?
The great-circle distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 3,142 km (1,952 mi, 1,697 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DTW to SAN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SAN is roughly west of DTW.
How is the DTW to SAN route written in code?
The pair is written DTW-SAN in IATA codes and KDTW-KSAN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW (KDTW), San Diego International Airport is SAN (KSAN).
| DTW | SAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | San Diego International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDTW | KSAN |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 17 ft |
| Rank by connections | #59 | #133 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SAN sits 628 ft (191 m) lower than DTW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DTW to SAN
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AS.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Detroit from San Diego?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are 3,142 km (1,952 mi, 1,697 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DTW to SAN?
A typical nonstop flight between DTW and SAN takes about 4h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SAN from DTW?
San Diego International Airport (SAN) lies roughly west of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Which airlines fly DTW to SAN?
1 airline appear on the DTW-SAN route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines.
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