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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 International Airport) is 1463 miles / 2354 kilometers / 1271 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Antonio (SAT) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1743 miles / 2805 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 9 minutes.

San Antonio International Airport – Sacramento International 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)
  • 1462.598 miles
  • 2353.824 kilometers
  • 1270.963 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
  • 1460.684 miles
  • 2350.743 kilometers
  • 1269.300 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 International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

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

On average, flying from San Antonio to Sacramento generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 International Airport (SMF).

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 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