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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Liberal, KS?

The distance between Liberal (Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1131 miles / 1821 kilometers / 983 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Liberal (LBL) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1471 miles / 2367 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 22 minutes.

Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Liberal to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1131.280 miles
  • 1820.618 kilometers
  • 983.055 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
  • 1128.637 miles
  • 1816.366 kilometers
  • 980.759 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 Liberal to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Liberal to Sacramento generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Liberal to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
City: Liberal, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBL
ICAO Code: KLBL
Coordinates: 37°2′39″N, 100°57′35″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