How far is Sacramento, CA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1781 miles / 2867 kilometers / 1548 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2047 miles / 3295 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 9 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1781.370 miles
- 2866.836 kilometers
- 1547.968 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- 1776.996 miles
- 2859.798 kilometers
- 1544.167 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 Chicago to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Sacramento?
The time difference between Chicago and Sacramento is 2 hours. Sacramento is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Chicago to Sacramento generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento (SMF)
| United Airlines |