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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Bellingham, WA?

The distance between Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 710 miles / 1142 kilometers / 617 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bellingham (BLI) to Sacramento (MHR) is 857 miles / 1380 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 33 minutes.

Bellingham International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Bellingham to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 709.573 miles
  • 1141.946 kilometers
  • 616.602 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
  • 710.122 miles
  • 1142.831 kilometers
  • 617.080 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 Bellingham to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Bellingham International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bellingham and Sacramento?

There is no time difference between Bellingham and Sacramento.

Flight carbon footprint between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Bellingham to Sacramento generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bellingham to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W
Destination Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W