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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Burlington, IA?

The distance between Burlington (Southeast Iowa Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1608 miles / 2588 kilometers / 1397 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burlington (BRL) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1878 miles / 3022 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 24 minutes.

Southeast Iowa Regional Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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1608
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2588
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1397
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Distance from Burlington to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1608.074 miles
  • 2587.944 kilometers
  • 1397.378 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
  • 1604.144 miles
  • 2581.619 kilometers
  • 1393.963 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 Burlington to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Southeast Iowa Regional Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Burlington to Sacramento generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Burlington to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
City: Burlington, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRL
ICAO Code: KBRL
Coordinates: 40°46′59″N, 91°7′31″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