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How far is Denver, CO, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 909 miles / 1463 kilometers / 790 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Denver (DEN) is 1176 miles / 1892 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 11 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Denver International Airport

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909
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1463
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790
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Distance from Sacramento to Denver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 909.259 miles
  • 1463.311 kilometers
  • 790.125 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
  • 907.052 miles
  • 1459.759 kilometers
  • 788.207 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 Sacramento to Denver?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Denver International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Denver International Airport (DEN)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Denver generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Denver

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W

Airlines flying from Sacramento (SMF) to Denver (DEN)

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Southwest Airlines
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