Distance between Sacramento, CA (SMF) and Houston, TX (IAH)
Distance from Sacramento to Houston (Sacramento International Airport – George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1609 miles / 2590 kilometers / 1398 nautical miles.
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How far is Houston from Sacramento?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Sacramento and Houston. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1609.311 miles
- 2589.935 kilometers
- 1398.453 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1606.829 miles
- 2585.941 kilometers
- 1396.297 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is 3 hours 32 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Sacramento and Houston is 2 hours. Houston is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
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Sacramento, CA
Houston, TX
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 176 kg (389 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| B | George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
Sacramento to Houston flight path
Shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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