How far is Sacramento, CA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1609 miles / 2590 kilometers / 1398 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1952 miles / 3142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 50 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1609.311 miles
- 2589.935 kilometers
- 1398.453 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- 1606.829 miles
- 2585.941 kilometers
- 1396.297 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 Houston to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Sacramento?
The time difference between Houston and Sacramento is 2 hours. Sacramento is 2 hours behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Houston to Sacramento generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
| Destination | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
Airlines flying from Houston (IAH) to Sacramento (SMF)
| United Airlines |