How far is Sacramento, CA, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 616 miles / 992 kilometers / 535 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Sacramento (MHR) is 753 miles / 1212 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 31 minutes.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 616.146 miles
- 991.590 kilometers
- 535.416 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- 616.697 miles
- 992.478 kilometers
- 535.895 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 Seattle to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Seattle to Sacramento generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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 |