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How far is Albuquerque, NM, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) is 866 miles / 1394 kilometers / 753 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is 1096 miles / 1764 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 35 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Albuquerque International Sunport

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866
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1394
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753
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Distance from Sacramento to Albuquerque

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 866.319 miles
  • 1394.206 kilometers
  • 752.811 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
  • 864.624 miles
  • 1391.478 kilometers
  • 751.338 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 Sacramento to Albuquerque?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Albuquerque generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Albuquerque

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W