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How far is Melbourne, FL, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Melbourne (Melbourne Orlando International Airport) is 2454 miles / 3950 kilometers / 2133 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Melbourne (MLB) is 2884 miles / 4642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 15 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Melbourne Orlando International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Melbourne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2454.311 miles
  • 3949.830 kilometers
  • 2132.738 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
  • 2450.105 miles
  • 3943.062 kilometers
  • 2129.083 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 Melbourne?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Melbourne Orlando International Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Melbourne generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 595 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 Melbourne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB).

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 Melbourne Orlando International Airport
City: Melbourne, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLB
ICAO Code: KMLB
Coordinates: 28°6′10″N, 80°38′43″W