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

The distance between Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1739 miles / 2798 kilometers / 1511 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2028 miles / 3263 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 47 minutes.

Central Illinois Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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1739
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1511
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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)
  • 1738.566 miles
  • 2797.950 kilometers
  • 1510.772 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
  • 1734.297 miles
  • 2791.080 kilometers
  • 1507.063 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 International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Bloomington to Sacramento generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 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 International Airport (SMF).

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 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