How far is Sacramento, CA, from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1883 miles / 3031 kilometers / 1637 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2192 miles / 3527 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 41 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Indianapolis to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1883.404 miles
- 3031.045 kilometers
- 1636.634 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- 1878.794 miles
- 3023.625 kilometers
- 1632.627 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 Indianapolis to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to Sacramento generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 456 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IND |
| ICAO Code: | KIND |
| Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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 |