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How far is Sacramento, CA, from El Paso, TX?

The distance between El Paso (El Paso International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 962 miles / 1549 kilometers / 836 nautical miles.

The driving distance from El Paso (ELP) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1191 miles / 1917 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 23 minutes.

El Paso International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from El Paso to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 962.303 miles
  • 1548.676 kilometers
  • 836.218 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
  • 961.170 miles
  • 1546.853 kilometers
  • 835.234 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 El Paso to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from El Paso International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from El Paso to Sacramento generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from El Paso to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin El Paso International Airport
City: El Paso, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELP
ICAO Code: KELP
Coordinates: 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W
Destination Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W