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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Monterey, CA?

The distance between Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 146 miles / 235 kilometers / 127 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Monterey (MRY) to Sacramento (SMF) is 191 miles / 308 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 47 minutes.

Monterey Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Monterey to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 146.062 miles
  • 235.065 kilometers
  • 126.925 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
  • 146.327 miles
  • 235.491 kilometers
  • 127.155 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 Monterey to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Monterey Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Monterey and Sacramento?

There is no time difference between Monterey and Sacramento.

Flight carbon footprint between Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Monterey to Sacramento generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 103 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Monterey to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Monterey Regional Airport
City: Monterey, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MRY
ICAO Code: KMRY
Coordinates: 36°35′13″N, 121°50′34″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