How far is Sacramento, CA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2368 miles / 3812 kilometers / 2058 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2727 miles / 4389 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 55 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2368.359 miles
- 3811.504 kilometers
- 2058.048 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- 2362.618 miles
- 3802.266 kilometers
- 2053.059 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 Washington D.C. to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Sacramento generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 573 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |