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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Asheville, NC?

The distance between Asheville (Asheville Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2153 miles / 3465 kilometers / 1871 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Asheville (AVL) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2581 miles / 4153 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 20 minutes.

Asheville Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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2153
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Distance from Asheville to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2153.285 miles
  • 3465.376 kilometers
  • 1871.153 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
  • 2148.365 miles
  • 3457.458 kilometers
  • 1866.878 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 Asheville to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Asheville Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Asheville to Sacramento generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 518 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Asheville to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Asheville Regional Airport
City: Asheville, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AVL
ICAO Code: KAVL
Coordinates: 35°26′10″N, 82°32′30″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