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How far is Nashville, TN, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Nashville (Nashville International Airport) is 1917 miles / 3085 kilometers / 1666 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Nashville (BNA) is 2289 miles / 3684 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 46 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Nashville International Airport

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1917
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Distance from Sacramento to Nashville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1917.145 miles
  • 3085.345 kilometers
  • 1665.953 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
  • 1912.706 miles
  • 3078.202 kilometers
  • 1662.096 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 Nashville?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Nashville International Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Nashville International Airport (BNA)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Nashville generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 463 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 Nashville

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

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 Nashville International Airport
City: Nashville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BNA
ICAO Code: KBNA
Coordinates: 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″W