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How far is El Dorado, AR, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and El Dorado (South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field) is 1649 miles / 2654 kilometers / 1433 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to El Dorado (ELD) is 1947 miles / 3134 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 4 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field

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Distance from Sacramento to El Dorado

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1649.359 miles
  • 2654.386 kilometers
  • 1433.254 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
  • 1645.996 miles
  • 2648.974 kilometers
  • 1430.332 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 El Dorado?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD)

On average, flying from Sacramento to El Dorado generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 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 El Dorado

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD).

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 South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field
City: El Dorado, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELD
ICAO Code: KELD
Coordinates: 33°13′15″N, 92°48′47″W