Distance from Detroit to Santiago

The distance between Detroit, United States and Santiago, Chile is 8,487 kilometers (5,274 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile

Detroit is located in the northern United States, while Santiago is situated in the central part of Chile in South America, highlighting the significant geographical separation between North America and South America. The straight-line distance between them is 8,487 kilometers, heading south.

Detroit is at 192 meters above sea level, while Santiago is at 556 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to Santiago crosses diverse landscapes, including the Great Lakes region and the Andes Mountains, with major landmarks like the Mississippi River and the Atacama Desert.

Best time to travel

Travel from Detroit to Santiago is best in spring and fall, when tourism is moderate and weather is mild, offering a balance between crowd sizes and comfortable conditions.

Climate

Santiago generally experiences a Mediterranean climate with dry summers and mild winters, contrasting with Detroit's humid continental climate with cold winters and hot summers.

Accessibility

Santiago offers a well-developed public transportation system with metro and buses, similar to Detroit, but with more extensive coverage and accessibility features for travelers.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 26-30 days
Motorcycle 10-12 days
Car 8-10 days
Airplane 12-14 hours
Speed Time
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Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
Santiago, Chile

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Santiago

Coordinates: 33.4569° S 70.6483° W

Elevation: 556 m (1,824 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
  • De La Independencia Airport (QRC)
  • Viña del mar Airport (KNA)
  • Mendoza Aerodrome (MDZ)
  • Panguilemo Airport (TLX)

Other distances from Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

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