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How far is Charlotte, NC, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 2229 miles / 3588 kilometers / 1937 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Charlotte (CLT) is 2673 miles / 4301 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 15 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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2229
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3588
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1937
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Distance from Sacramento to Charlotte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2229.306 miles
  • 3587.720 kilometers
  • 1937.214 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
  • 2224.234 miles
  • 3579.557 kilometers
  • 1932.806 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 Charlotte?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Charlotte generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 537 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 Charlotte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W