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How far is Bethel, AK, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 2300 miles / 3702 kilometers / 1999 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Bethel Airport

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2300
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3702
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1999
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Distance from Sacramento to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2300.403 miles
  • 3702.140 kilometers
  • 1998.996 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
  • 2296.286 miles
  • 3695.515 kilometers
  • 1995.418 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Bethel Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Bethel generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 556 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Bethel

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

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 Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W