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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2046 miles / 3293 kilometers / 1778 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2367 miles / 3809 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 9 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2045.970 miles
  • 3292.669 kilometers
  • 1777.899 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
  • 2040.967 miles
  • 3284.619 kilometers
  • 1773.552 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 Columbus to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Columbus to Sacramento generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W
Destination Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W