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

The distance between Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2093 miles / 3368 kilometers / 1818 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CSG) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2475 miles / 3983 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 15 minutes.

Columbus Metropolitan Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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2093
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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)
  • 2092.623 miles
  • 3367.750 kilometers
  • 1818.440 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
  • 2088.301 miles
  • 3360.795 kilometers
  • 1814.684 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Columbus to Sacramento generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 503 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″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