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How far is Albany, GA, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Albany (Southwest Georgia Regional Airport) is 2159 miles / 3475 kilometers / 1876 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Albany (ABY) is 2560 miles / 4120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 5 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Southwest Georgia Regional Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2159.211 miles
  • 3474.914 kilometers
  • 1876.303 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
  • 2154.921 miles
  • 3468.009 kilometers
  • 1872.575 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 Albany?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport is 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Albany generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 520 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 Albany

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY).

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 Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
City: Albany, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABY
ICAO Code: KABY
Coordinates: 31°32′7″N, 84°11′40″W