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How far is Pensacola, FL, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 2012 miles / 3237 kilometers / 1748 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Pensacola (PNS) is 2365 miles / 3806 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 50 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Pensacola International Airport

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3237
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1748
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Distance from Sacramento to Pensacola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2011.571 miles
  • 3237.310 kilometers
  • 1748.007 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
  • 2007.871 miles
  • 3231.356 kilometers
  • 1744.792 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 Pensacola?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Pensacola generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 483 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 Pensacola

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

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 Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W