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How far is Harlingen, TX, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Harlingen (Valley International Airport) is 1615 miles / 2599 kilometers / 1403 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Harlingen (HRL) is 1987 miles / 3198 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 50 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Valley International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Harlingen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1614.901 miles
  • 2598.931 kilometers
  • 1403.311 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
  • 1613.687 miles
  • 2596.977 kilometers
  • 1402.255 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 Harlingen?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Valley International Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Valley International Airport (HRL)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Harlingen generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 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 Harlingen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Valley International Airport (HRL).

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 Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W