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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Albuquerque, NM?

The distance between Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 866 miles / 1394 kilometers / 753 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1095 miles / 1763 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 35 minutes.

Albuquerque International Sunport – Sacramento International Airport

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866
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1394
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753
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Distance from Albuquerque to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 866.319 miles
  • 1394.206 kilometers
  • 752.811 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
  • 864.624 miles
  • 1391.478 kilometers
  • 751.338 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 Albuquerque to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Albuquerque International Sunport to Sacramento International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Albuquerque to Sacramento generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Albuquerque to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″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