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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Dallas, TX?

The distance between Dallas (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1431 miles / 2303 kilometers / 1243 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dallas (DFW) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1719 miles / 2766 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 36 minutes.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Dallas to Sacramento

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dallas to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1430.931 miles
  • 2302.859 kilometers
  • 1243.445 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1428.190 miles
  • 2298.449 kilometers
  • 1241.063 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Dallas to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Dallas to Sacramento generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dallas to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
City: Dallas, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DFW
ICAO Code: KDFW
Coordinates: 32°53′48″N, 97°2′16″W
Destination Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W

Airlines flying from Dallas (DFW) to Sacramento (SMF)

American Airlines