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How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) is 2549 miles / 4102 kilometers / 2215 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is 3023 miles / 4865 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 42 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

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2549
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4102
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2215
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Distance from Sacramento to Fort Lauderdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2549.132 miles
  • 4102.431 kilometers
  • 2215.136 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
  • 2545.267 miles
  • 4096.210 kilometers
  • 2211.776 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 Fort Lauderdale?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Fort Lauderdale generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 619 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 Fort Lauderdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

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 Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLL
ICAO Code: KFLL
Coordinates: 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″W