How far is Sacramento, CA, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 605 miles / 974 kilometers / 526 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Sacramento (SMF) is 732 miles / 1178 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 4 minutes.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 605.352 miles
- 974.219 kilometers
- 526.036 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- 605.893 miles
- 975.091 kilometers
- 526.507 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 Seattle to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Seattle to Sacramento generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 250 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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 Seattle (SEA) to Sacramento (SMF)
| AirTran Airways |
| Alaska Airlines |
| American Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines |