How far is Sacramento, CA, from Atlanta, GA?
The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2077 miles / 3342 kilometers / 1805 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2469 miles / 3974 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 48 minutes.
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Atlanta to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Atlanta to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2076.678 miles
- 3342.089 kilometers
- 1804.583 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- 2072.192 miles
- 3334.870 kilometers
- 1800.686 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 Atlanta to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and Sacramento?
The time difference between Atlanta and Sacramento is 3 hours. Sacramento is 3 hours behind Atlanta.
Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Atlanta to Sacramento generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 498 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Atlanta to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W |
| Destination | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |