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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Liberia?

The distance between Liberia (Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2947 miles / 4742 kilometers / 2561 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Liberia (LIR) to Sacramento (SMF) is 3776 miles / 6077 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 51 minutes.

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Liberia to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2946.613 miles
  • 4742.114 kilometers
  • 2560.537 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
  • 2948.479 miles
  • 4745.117 kilometers
  • 2562.158 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 Liberia to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Liberia to Sacramento generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 723 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Liberia to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
City: Liberia
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: LIR
ICAO Code: MRLB
Coordinates: 10°35′35″N, 85°32′39″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