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How far is Greensboro, NC, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Greensboro (Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport) is 2279 miles / 3668 kilometers / 1980 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Greensboro (GSO) is 2695 miles / 4337 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 40 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Greensboro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2279.112 miles
  • 3667.876 kilometers
  • 1980.494 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
  • 2273.816 miles
  • 3659.352 kilometers
  • 1975.892 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 Greensboro?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Greensboro generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 550 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 Greensboro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO).

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 Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport
City: Greensboro, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GSO
ICAO Code: KGSO
Coordinates: 36°5′52″N, 79°56′14″W