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

The distance between Miami (Miami International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2552 miles / 4106 kilometers / 2217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Miami (MIA) to Sacramento (SMF) is 3043 miles / 4897 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 5 minutes.

Distance from Miami to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2551.535 miles
• 4106.297 kilometers
• 2217.223 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

• 2547.749 miles
• 4100.205 kilometers
• 2213.933 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 Miami to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Miami International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Miami and Sacramento?

The time difference between Miami and Sacramento is 3 hours. Sacramento is 3 hours behind Miami.

Flight carbon footprint between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Miami to Sacramento generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 620 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Miami to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin	Miami International Airport
City:	Miami, FL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MIA
ICAO Code:	KMIA
Coordinates:	25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″W

Destination	Sacramento International Airport
City:	Sacramento, CA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	SMF
ICAO Code:	KSMF
Coordinates:	38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W