How far is Sacramento, CA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2345 miles / 3774 kilometers / 2038 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2720 miles / 4377 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 48 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2344.954 miles
- 3773.837 kilometers
- 2037.709 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- 2339.264 miles
- 3764.680 kilometers
- 2032.765 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 Washington D.C. to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Sacramento generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 567 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |