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How far is Fargo, ND, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 1374 miles / 2211 kilometers / 1194 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Fargo (FAR) is 1699 miles / 2734 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 11 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Hector International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Fargo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1373.566 miles
  • 2210.540 kilometers
  • 1193.596 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
  • 1370.764 miles
  • 2206.031 kilometers
  • 1191.161 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 Fargo?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Hector International Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Hector International Airport (FAR)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Fargo generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 378 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 Fargo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Hector International Airport (FAR).

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 Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W