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How far is Kansas City, MO, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 1442 miles / 2321 kilometers / 1253 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Kansas City (MCI) is 1708 miles / 2748 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 9 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Kansas City International Airport

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1442
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2321
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1253
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Distance from Sacramento to Kansas City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1442.050 miles
  • 2320.755 kilometers
  • 1253.107 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
  • 1438.533 miles
  • 2315.095 kilometers
  • 1250.051 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 Kansas City?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Kansas City generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 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 Kansas City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

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 Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W