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

The distance between Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 861 miles / 1385 kilometers / 748 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alamosa (ALS) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1187 miles / 1911 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 18 minutes.

San Luis Valley Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Alamosa to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 860.728 miles
  • 1385.207 kilometers
  • 747.952 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
  • 858.708 miles
  • 1381.956 kilometers
  • 746.197 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 Alamosa to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Alamosa to Sacramento generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alamosa to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Valley Regional Airport
City: Alamosa, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALS
ICAO Code: KALS
Coordinates: 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″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