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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Nashville, TN?

The distance between Nashville (Nashville International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1902 miles / 3062 kilometers / 1653 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nashville (BNA) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2281 miles / 3671 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 45 minutes.

Nashville International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Nashville to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1902.352 miles
  • 3061.539 kilometers
  • 1653.099 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
  • 1897.949 miles
  • 3054.453 kilometers
  • 1649.273 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 Nashville to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Nashville International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Nashville to Sacramento generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 460 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nashville to Sacramento

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

Airport information

Origin Nashville International Airport
City: Nashville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BNA
ICAO Code: KBNA
Coordinates: 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″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