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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Little Rock, AR?

The distance between Little Rock (Clinton National Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1646 miles / 2649 kilometers / 1430 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Little Rock (LIT) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1972 miles / 3173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 38 minutes.

Clinton National Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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1646
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2649
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1430
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Distance from Little Rock to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1645.873 miles
  • 2648.777 kilometers
  • 1430.225 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
  • 1642.264 miles
  • 2642.968 kilometers
  • 1427.089 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 Little Rock to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Clinton National Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Clinton National Airport (LIT) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Little Rock to Sacramento generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Little Rock to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Clinton National Airport (LIT) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Clinton National Airport
City: Little Rock, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIT
ICAO Code: KLIT
Coordinates: 34°43′45″N, 92°13′27″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