How far is Sacramento, CA, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2240 miles / 3604 kilometers / 1946 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2649 miles / 4263 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 49 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2239.511 miles
- 3604.143 kilometers
- 1946.082 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- 2234.192 miles
- 3595.583 kilometers
- 1941.460 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 Roanoke to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Sacramento?
The time difference between Roanoke and Sacramento is 3 hours. Sacramento is 3 hours behind Roanoke.
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Sacramento generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 540 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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 |