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How far is Baltimore, MD, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Baltimore (Baltimore–Washington International Airport) is 2395 miles / 3855 kilometers / 2081 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Baltimore (BWI) is 2736 miles / 4403 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 0 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Baltimore–Washington International Airport

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2395
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2081
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Distance from Sacramento to Baltimore

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2395.123 miles
  • 3854.577 kilometers
  • 2081.305 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
  • 2389.287 miles
  • 3845.185 kilometers
  • 2076.234 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 Baltimore?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Baltimore–Washington International Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Baltimore generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 580 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 Baltimore

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI).

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 Baltimore–Washington International Airport
City: Baltimore, MD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BWI
ICAO Code: KBWI
Coordinates: 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″W