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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Jacksonville, FL?

The distance between Jacksonville (Jacksonville International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2324 miles / 3741 kilometers / 2020 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Jacksonville (JAX) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2733 miles / 4398 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 24 minutes.

Jacksonville International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Jacksonville to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2324.285 miles
  • 3740.575 kilometers
  • 2019.749 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
  • 2319.815 miles
  • 3733.380 kilometers
  • 2015.864 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 Jacksonville to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Jacksonville International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Jacksonville to Sacramento generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 562 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Jacksonville to Sacramento

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

Airport information

Origin Jacksonville International Airport
City: Jacksonville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAX
ICAO Code: KJAX
Coordinates: 30°29′38″N, 81°41′16″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