Distance From Skydive San Joaquin Valley Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The distance from Skydive San Joaquin Valley Airport () to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 1974 miles or 3176 kilometers or 1714 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Bakersfield ( United States ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bakersfield and Detroit takes around 4 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Skydive San Joaquin Valley Airport, Bakersfield, United States to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 4 hours 32 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - DTW

Kilometers		3176 km
Statute Miles		1974 miles
Nautical Miles		1714 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 32 minutes

Skydive San Joaquin Valley Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - to DTW Flight Path

Location of Skydive San Joaquin Valley Airport & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bakersfield to Detroit nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Bakersfield, United States and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DTW

Time difference between Bakersfield (United States) and Detroit (United States) is 3 Hours.
Detroit time is 3 Hours ahead of Bakersfield.

Location	Local Time
Bakersfield (United States)	2025-12-15, 13:45:28 PST
Detroit (United States)	2025-12-15, 16:45:28 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Skydive San Joaquin Valley Airport ( / 81CA) Bakersfield, United States

Destination

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW / KDTW) Detroit, United States