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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Baltimore, MD?

The distance between Baltimore (Baltimore–Washington International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2382 miles / 3834 kilometers / 2070 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baltimore (BWI) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2729 miles / 4392 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 49 minutes.

Baltimore–Washington International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Baltimore to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2382.420 miles
  • 3834.133 kilometers
  • 2070.266 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
  • 2376.626 miles
  • 3824.808 kilometers
  • 2065.231 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 Baltimore to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Baltimore–Washington International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Baltimore to Sacramento generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 576 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baltimore to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Baltimore–Washington International Airport
City: Baltimore, MD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BWI
ICAO Code: KBWI
Coordinates: 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″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