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How far is Huntsville, AL, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Huntsville (Huntsville International Airport) is 1942 miles / 3126 kilometers / 1688 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Huntsville (HSV) is 2300 miles / 3702 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 0 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Huntsville International Airport

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1942
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3126
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1688
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Distance from Sacramento to Huntsville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1942.351 miles
  • 3125.911 kilometers
  • 1687.857 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
  • 1938.040 miles
  • 3118.973 kilometers
  • 1684.111 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 Huntsville?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Huntsville International Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Huntsville International Airport (HSV)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Huntsville generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 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 Huntsville

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

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 Huntsville International Airport
City: Huntsville, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HSV
ICAO Code: KHSV
Coordinates: 34°38′13″N, 86°46′30″W