How far is Sacramento, CA, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 86 miles / 138 kilometers / 74 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento (SMF) is 103 miles / 166 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 9 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 85.642 miles
- 137.828 kilometers
- 74.421 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- 85.705 miles
- 137.929 kilometers
- 74.475 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 Francisco to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Sacramento?
There is no time difference between San Francisco and Sacramento.
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Sacramento generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 83 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 Francisco to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
| Destination | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
Airlines flying from San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento (SMF)
| United Airlines |