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How far is Sacramento, CA, from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2642 miles / 4251 kilometers / 2295 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Sacramento (SMF) is 3278 miles / 5275 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 43 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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2642
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4251
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2295
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Distance from San Salvador to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2641.574 miles
  • 4251.202 kilometers
  • 2295.465 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
  • 2643.007 miles
  • 4253.508 kilometers
  • 2296.711 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 San Salvador to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Sacramento generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 643 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″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