Distance From Torrey Pines Gliderport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

The distance from Torrey Pines Gliderport () to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is 1950 miles or 3139 kilometers or 1694 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 San Diego ( United States ) to Detroit ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Diego and Detroit takes around 4 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Torrey Pines Gliderport, San Diego, United States to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States is 4 hours 29 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		3139 km
Statute Miles		1950 miles
Nautical Miles		1694 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 29 minutes

Torrey Pines Gliderport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Flight Route Map - to DTW Flight Path

Location of Torrey Pines Gliderport & Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between San Diego, United States and Detroit, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DTW

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

Location	Local Time
San Diego (United States)	2025-12-14, 14:11:20 PST
Detroit (United States)	2025-12-14, 17:11:20 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

Torrey Pines Gliderport ( / CA84) San Diego, United States

Destination

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