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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Grand Junction, CO?

The distance between Grand Junction (Grand Junction Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 690 miles / 1110 kilometers / 599 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Junction (GJT) to Sacramento (MHR) is 928 miles / 1494 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 11 minutes.

Grand Junction Regional Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Grand Junction to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 689.535 miles
  • 1109.699 kilometers
  • 599.189 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
  • 687.866 miles
  • 1107.013 kilometers
  • 597.739 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 Grand Junction to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Grand Junction Regional Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Grand Junction to Sacramento generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Junction to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Grand Junction Regional Airport
City: Grand Junction, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GJT
ICAO Code: KGJT
Coordinates: 39°7′20″N, 108°31′37″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