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How far is Alexandria, LA, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) is 1715 miles / 2761 kilometers / 1491 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Alexandria (AEX) is 2034 miles / 3274 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 19 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Alexandria International Airport

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1715
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2761
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1491
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Distance from Sacramento to Alexandria

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1715.295 miles
  • 2760.500 kilometers
  • 1490.551 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
  • 1712.171 miles
  • 2755.473 kilometers
  • 1487.836 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 Alexandria?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Alexandria International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Alexandria generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 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 Alexandria

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX).

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 Alexandria International Airport
City: Alexandria, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AEX
ICAO Code: KAEX
Coordinates: 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W