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How far is Sacramento, CA, from San Antonio, TX?

The distance between San Antonio (San Antonio International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1444 miles / 2325 kilometers / 1255 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Antonio (SAT) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1734 miles / 2790 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 6 minutes.

San Antonio International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from San Antonio to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1444.459 miles
  • 2324.632 kilometers
  • 1255.201 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
  • 1442.568 miles
  • 2321.589 kilometers
  • 1253.558 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 Antonio to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from San Antonio International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from San Antonio to Sacramento generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 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 Antonio to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin San Antonio International Airport
City: San Antonio, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAT
ICAO Code: KSAT
Coordinates: 29°32′1″N, 98°28′11″W
Destination Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W