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How far is Columbus, GA, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 2077 miles / 3342 kilometers / 1805 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Columbus (CSG) is 2464 miles / 3965 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 1 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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2077
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1805
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Distance from Sacramento to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2076.716 miles
  • 3342.151 kilometers
  • 1804.617 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
  • 2072.424 miles
  • 3335.243 kilometers
  • 1800.887 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Columbus generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 498 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 Columbus

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

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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W