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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Palm Springs, CA?

The distance between Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 439 miles / 707 kilometers / 382 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palm Springs (PSP) to Sacramento (SMF) is 501 miles / 807 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 19 minutes.

Palm Springs International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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439
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Distance from Palm Springs to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 439.316 miles
  • 707.010 kilometers
  • 381.755 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
  • 439.431 miles
  • 707.196 kilometers
  • 381.855 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 Palm Springs to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Palm Springs International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Palm Springs and Sacramento?

There is no time difference between Palm Springs and Sacramento.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Palm Springs to Sacramento generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 198 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Palm Springs to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″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

Airlines flying from Palm Springs (PSP) to Sacramento (SMF)

Alaska Airlines