How far is Memphis, TN, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 1761 miles / 2834 kilometers / 1530 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Memphis (MEM) is 2106 miles / 3390 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 4 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Memphis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1760.724 miles
- 2833.611 kilometers
- 1530.027 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- 1756.793 miles
- 2827.284 kilometers
- 1526.611 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 Memphis?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Memphis?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Memphis generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 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 Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
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 | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |