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

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Dallas (Dallas Love Field) is 1442 miles / 2321 kilometers / 1253 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Dallas (DAL) is 1732 miles / 2788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 55 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Dallas Love Field

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1442
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2321
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1253
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Distance from Sacramento to Dallas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1442.232 miles
  • 2321.048 kilometers
  • 1253.265 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
  • 1439.473 miles
  • 2316.607 kilometers
  • 1250.868 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 Dallas?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Dallas Love Field is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Dallas Love Field (DAL)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Dallas generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 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 Dallas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Dallas Love Field (DAL).

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 Dallas Love Field
City: Dallas, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAL
ICAO Code: KDAL
Coordinates: 32°50′49″N, 96°51′6″W