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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Beckley, WV?

The distance between Beckley (Raleigh County Memorial Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2184 miles / 3515 kilometers / 1898 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beckley (BKW) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2549 miles / 4103 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 41 minutes.

Raleigh County Memorial Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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2184
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3515
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1898
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Distance from Beckley to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2184.074 miles
  • 3514.926 kilometers
  • 1897.908 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
  • 2178.843 miles
  • 3506.508 kilometers
  • 1893.363 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 Beckley to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh County Memorial Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Beckley to Sacramento generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 526 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beckley to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh County Memorial Airport
City: Beckley, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKW
ICAO Code: KBKW
Coordinates: 37°47′14″N, 81°7′27″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