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How far is Minot, ND, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Minot (Minot International Airport) is 1210 miles / 1948 kilometers / 1052 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Minot (MOT) is 1531 miles / 2464 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 16 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Minot International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Minot

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1210.130 miles
  • 1947.515 kilometers
  • 1051.574 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
  • 1208.142 miles
  • 1944.316 kilometers
  • 1049.847 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 Minot?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Minot International Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Minot International Airport (MOT)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Minot generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Minot

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Minot International Airport (MOT).

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 Minot International Airport
City: Minot, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOT
ICAO Code: KMOT
Coordinates: 48°15′33″N, 101°16′47″W