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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Brookings, SD?

The distance between Brookings (Brookings Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1336 miles / 2151 kilometers / 1161 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brookings (BKX) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1714 miles / 2759 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 32 minutes.

Brookings Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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1336
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2151
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1161
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Distance from Brookings to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1336.457 miles
  • 2150.819 kilometers
  • 1161.349 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
  • 1333.426 miles
  • 2145.941 kilometers
  • 1158.715 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 Brookings to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Brookings Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Brookings to Sacramento generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brookings to Sacramento

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

Airport information

Origin Brookings Regional Airport
City: Brookings, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BKX
ICAO Code: KBKX
Coordinates: 44°18′17″N, 96°49′0″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