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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Huntsville, AL?

The distance between Huntsville (Huntsville International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1942 miles / 3126 kilometers / 1688 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Huntsville (HSV) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2298 miles / 3698 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 0 minutes.

Huntsville International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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1942
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3126
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1688
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Distance from Huntsville to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1942.351 miles
  • 3125.911 kilometers
  • 1687.857 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
  • 1938.040 miles
  • 3118.973 kilometers
  • 1684.111 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 Huntsville to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Huntsville International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Huntsville International Airport (HSV) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Huntsville to Sacramento generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Huntsville to Sacramento

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

Airport information

Origin Huntsville International Airport
City: Huntsville, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HSV
ICAO Code: KHSV
Coordinates: 34°38′13″N, 86°46′30″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