How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 439 miles / 707 kilometers / 382 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 501 miles / 807 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 21 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Palm Springs International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Palm Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Palm Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 439.316 miles
- 707.010 kilometers
- 381.755 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- 439.431 miles
- 707.196 kilometers
- 381.855 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 Palm Springs?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Palm Springs?
There is no time difference between Sacramento and Palm Springs.
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Palm Springs generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 198 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 Palm Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).
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 | Palm Springs International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palm Springs, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PSP |
| ICAO Code: | KPSP |
| Coordinates: | 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W |
Airlines flying from Sacramento (SMF) to Palm Springs (PSP)
| Alaska Airlines |