How far is Columbus, OH, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 2059 miles / 3313 kilometers / 1789 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Columbus (LCK) is 2372 miles / 3818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 13 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2058.841 miles
- 3313.384 kilometers
- 1789.084 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- 2053.796 miles
- 3305.264 kilometers
- 1784.700 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Columbus generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 494 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| Destination | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |