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How far is Flint, MI, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Flint (Bishop International Airport) is 1988 miles / 3200 kilometers / 1728 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Flint (FNT) is 2303 miles / 3707 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 2 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Bishop International Airport

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1988
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3200
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1728
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Distance from Sacramento to Flint

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1988.371 miles
  • 3199.973 kilometers
  • 1727.847 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
  • 1983.477 miles
  • 3192.097 kilometers
  • 1723.595 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 Flint?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Bishop International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Bishop International Airport (FNT)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Flint generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 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 Flint

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

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 Bishop International Airport
City: Flint, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FNT
ICAO Code: KFNT
Coordinates: 42°57′55″N, 83°44′36″W