How far is Sacramento, CA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2391 miles / 3847 kilometers / 2077 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2805 miles / 4515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 22 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2390.509 miles
- 3847.152 kilometers
- 2077.296 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- 2384.808 miles
- 3837.977 kilometers
- 2072.342 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 Richmond to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 5 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Richmond to Sacramento generates about 262 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 262 kilograms equals 579 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |