How far is Sacramento, CA, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2345 miles / 3774 kilometers / 2038 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2765 miles / 4450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 59 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Sacramento International 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)- 2345.117 miles
- 3774.100 kilometers
- 2037.851 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- 2339.690 miles
- 3765.365 kilometers
- 2033.135 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 International Airport is 4 hours and 56 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 International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Sacramento generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 567 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 International Airport (SMF).
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 International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |