How far is Sacramento, CA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2381 miles / 3832 kilometers / 2069 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2737 miles / 4405 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 59 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Sacramento International 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)- 2381.221 miles
- 3832.204 kilometers
- 2069.225 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- 2375.440 miles
- 3822.899 kilometers
- 2064.201 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 International Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C. to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
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 International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |