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

The distance between Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2019 miles / 3248 kilometers / 1754 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chattanooga (CHA) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2423 miles / 3900 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 22 minutes.

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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1754
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Distance from Chattanooga to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2018.510 miles
  • 3248.477 kilometers
  • 1754.037 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
  • 2013.962 miles
  • 3241.158 kilometers
  • 1750.085 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 Chattanooga to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Chattanooga to Sacramento generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chattanooga to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″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