How far is Sacramento, CA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1790 miles / 2881 kilometers / 1556 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2048 miles / 3296 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 14 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1790.200 miles
- 2881.048 kilometers
- 1555.642 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- 1785.802 miles
- 2873.969 kilometers
- 1551.819 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 Chicago to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Sacramento?
The time difference between Chicago and Sacramento is 2 hours. Sacramento is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Chicago to Sacramento generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (MDW) to Sacramento (SMF)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |