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How far is Charlotte, NC, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 2244 miles / 3611 kilometers / 1950 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Charlotte (CLT) is 2683 miles / 4318 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 22 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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2244
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3611
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1950
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Distance from Sacramento to Charlotte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2243.900 miles
  • 3611.207 kilometers
  • 1949.896 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
  • 2238.793 miles
  • 3602.988 kilometers
  • 1945.458 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 Charlotte?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Charlotte generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 541 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 Charlotte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W

Airlines flying from Sacramento (SMF) to Charlotte (CLT)

American Airlines