How far is Sacramento, CA, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1968 miles / 3168 kilometers / 1710 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2336 miles / 3759 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 16 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1968.275 miles
- 3167.632 kilometers
- 1710.385 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- 1964.069 miles
- 3160.863 kilometers
- 1706.729 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 Birmingham to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Sacramento generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W |
| Destination | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |