How far is Sacramento, CA, from San Jose, CA?
The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 89 miles / 143 kilometers / 77 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Sacramento (MHR) is 119 miles / 192 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 33 minutes.
San Jose International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from San Jose to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Jose to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 89.096 miles
- 143.386 kilometers
- 77.422 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- 89.200 miles
- 143.554 kilometers
- 77.513 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 Jose to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Jose and Sacramento?
There is no time difference between San Jose and Sacramento.
Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from San Jose to Sacramento generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 84 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 Jose to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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 |