How far is Sacramento, CA, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2358 miles / 3795 kilometers / 2049 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2729 miles / 4392 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 52 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Sacramento International 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)- 2357.811 miles
- 3794.529 kilometers
- 2048.882 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- 2352.080 miles
- 3785.306 kilometers
- 2043.902 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 International Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Sacramento generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 570 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 International Airport (SMF).
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 International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Sacramento (SMF)
| United Airlines |