How far is Sacramento, CA, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2331 miles / 3751 kilometers / 2026 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2756 miles / 4435 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 55 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2330.966 miles
- 3751.326 kilometers
- 2025.554 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- 2325.574 miles
- 3742.649 kilometers
- 2020.869 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 Raleigh to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Sacramento?
The time difference between Raleigh and Sacramento is 3 hours. Sacramento is 3 hours behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Sacramento generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 563 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
| Destination | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |