How far is Fresno, CA, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) is 167 miles / 269 kilometers / 146 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Fresno (FAT) is 186 miles / 300 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 43 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Fresno Yosemite International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Fresno
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Fresno. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 167.453 miles
- 269.490 kilometers
- 145.513 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- 167.497 miles
- 269.560 kilometers
- 145.551 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 Fresno?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Fresno?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Fresno generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 109 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 Fresno
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).
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 | Fresno Yosemite International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fresno, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAT |
| ICAO Code: | KFAT |
| Coordinates: | 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″W |