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

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Amarillo (Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport) is 1124 miles / 1809 kilometers / 977 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Amarillo (AMA) is 1384 miles / 2227 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 29 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport

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1124
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1809
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977
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Distance from Sacramento to Amarillo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1123.830 miles
  • 1808.629 kilometers
  • 976.582 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
  • 1121.436 miles
  • 1804.776 kilometers
  • 974.501 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 Amarillo?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Amarillo generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Amarillo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA).

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 Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
City: Amarillo, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AMA
ICAO Code: KAMA
Coordinates: 35°13′9″N, 101°42′21″W