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

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Orlando International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2454 miles / 3950 kilometers / 2133 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MLB) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2885 miles / 4643 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 14 minutes.

Melbourne Orlando International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2454.311 miles
  • 3949.830 kilometers
  • 2132.738 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
  • 2450.105 miles
  • 3943.062 kilometers
  • 2129.083 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 Melbourne to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Orlando International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Sacramento generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 595 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Melbourne to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Orlando International Airport
City: Melbourne, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLB
ICAO Code: KMLB
Coordinates: 28°6′10″N, 80°38′43″W
Destination Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W