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How far is Waco, TX, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Waco (Waco Regional Airport) is 1458 miles / 2346 kilometers / 1267 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Waco (ACT) is 1767 miles / 2843 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 54 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Waco Regional Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Waco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1457.788 miles
  • 2346.083 kilometers
  • 1266.783 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
  • 1455.280 miles
  • 2342.047 kilometers
  • 1264.604 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 Waco?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Waco Regional Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Waco generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 Waco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT).

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 Waco Regional Airport
City: Waco, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACT
ICAO Code: KACT
Coordinates: 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W