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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Reno, NV?

The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 113 miles / 181 kilometers / 98 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Sacramento (SMF) is 143 miles / 230 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 49 minutes.

Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Reno to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 112.586 miles
  • 181.189 kilometers
  • 97.834 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
  • 112.421 miles
  • 180.924 kilometers
  • 97.691 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 Reno to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Reno and Sacramento?

There is no time difference between Reno and Sacramento.

Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Reno to Sacramento generates about 42 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 42 kilograms equals 92 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″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