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How far is Chattanooga, TN, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 2003 miles / 3224 kilometers / 1741 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 2410 miles / 3879 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 12 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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3224
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1741
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Distance from Sacramento to Chattanooga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2003.435 miles
  • 3224.216 kilometers
  • 1740.938 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
  • 1998.921 miles
  • 3216.951 kilometers
  • 1737.015 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 Sacramento to Chattanooga?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Chattanooga generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Chattanooga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W