How far is El Paso, TX, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and El Paso (El Paso International Airport) is 981 miles / 1578 kilometers / 852 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to El Paso (ELP) is 1200 miles / 1932 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 26 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – El Paso International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to El Paso
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to El Paso. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 980.771 miles
- 1578.398 kilometers
- 852.267 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- 979.615 miles
- 1576.537 kilometers
- 851.262 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 Paso?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to El Paso International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and El Paso?
The time difference between Sacramento and El Paso is 1 hour. El Paso is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and El Paso International Airport (ELP)
On average, flying from Sacramento to El Paso generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Paso
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and El Paso International Airport (ELP).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| Destination | El Paso International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | El Paso, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ELP |
| ICAO Code: | KELP |
| Coordinates: | 31°48′25″N, 106°22′40″W |