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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Bloomington, IL?

The distance between Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1726 miles / 2777 kilometers / 1500 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2018 miles / 3248 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 43 minutes.

Central Illinois Regional Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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1726
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1500
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Distance from Bloomington to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1725.688 miles
  • 2777.226 kilometers
  • 1499.582 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
  • 1721.464 miles
  • 2770.427 kilometers
  • 1495.911 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 Bloomington to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Central Illinois Regional Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Bloomington to Sacramento generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bloomington to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Central Illinois Regional Airport
City: Bloomington, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BMI
ICAO Code: KBMI
Coordinates: 40°28′37″N, 88°54′57″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