How far is Athens, GA, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 2144 miles / 3451 kilometers / 1863 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Athens (AHN) is 2550 miles / 4104 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 20 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2144.236 miles
- 3450.813 kilometers
- 1863.290 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- 2139.545 miles
- 3443.263 kilometers
- 1859.213 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 Athens?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Athens?
The time difference between Sacramento and Athens is 3 hours. Athens is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Athens generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 516 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 Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| Destination | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |