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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Duluth, MN?

The distance between Duluth (Duluth International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1586 miles / 2552 kilometers / 1378 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Duluth (DLH) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1954 miles / 3145 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 9 minutes.

Duluth International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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1586
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2552
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1378
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Distance from Duluth to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1585.917 miles
  • 2552.285 kilometers
  • 1378.124 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
  • 1582.428 miles
  • 2546.670 kilometers
  • 1375.092 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 Duluth to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Duluth International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Duluth International Airport (DLH) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Duluth to Sacramento generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Duluth to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Duluth International Airport (DLH) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Duluth International Airport
City: Duluth, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DLH
ICAO Code: KDLH
Coordinates: 46°50′31″N, 92°11′36″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