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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2058 miles / 3313 kilometers / 1789 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2371 miles / 3816 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 4 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2058.442 miles
  • 3312.742 kilometers
  • 1788.737 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
  • 2053.391 miles
  • 3304.613 kilometers
  • 1784.348 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 Columbus to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Columbus to Sacramento generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 494 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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