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How far is Panama City Beach, FL, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Panama City Beach (Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport) is 2107 miles / 3391 kilometers / 1831 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Panama City Beach (ECP) is 2492 miles / 4010 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 13 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

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1831
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Distance from Sacramento to Panama City Beach

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2107.019 miles
  • 3390.918 kilometers
  • 1830.949 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
  • 2103.124 miles
  • 3384.650 kilometers
  • 1827.565 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 Panama City Beach?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is 4 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Panama City Beach generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 506 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 Panama City Beach

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP).

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 Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
City: Panama City Beach, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ECP
ICAO Code: KECP
Coordinates: 30°20′30″N, 85°47′50″W