How far is Sacramento, CA, from Denver, CO?
The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 909 miles / 1463 kilometers / 790 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1177 miles / 1894 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 6 minutes.
Denver International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Denver to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Denver to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 909.259 miles
- 1463.311 kilometers
- 790.125 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- 907.052 miles
- 1459.759 kilometers
- 788.207 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 Denver to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Denver and Sacramento?
The time difference between Denver and Sacramento is 1 hour. Sacramento is 1 hour behind Denver.
Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Denver to Sacramento generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″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 |
Airlines flying from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento (SMF)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |
| United Airlines |