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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 479 miles / 770 kilometers / 416 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Sacramento (SMF) is 582 miles / 936 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 9 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Portland to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 478.564 miles
  • 770.174 kilometers
  • 415.861 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
  • 479.056 miles
  • 770.966 kilometers
  • 416.288 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 Portland to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

What is the time difference between Portland and Sacramento?

There is no time difference between Portland and Sacramento.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Portland to Sacramento generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 210 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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 Portland (PDX) to Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines
Southwest Airlines