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How far is Reno, NV, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 113 miles / 181 kilometers / 98 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Reno (RNO) is 144 miles / 231 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 51 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Reno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 112.586 miles
  • 181.189 kilometers
  • 97.834 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
  • 112.421 miles
  • 180.924 kilometers
  • 97.691 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 Reno?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Reno?

There is no time difference between Sacramento and Reno.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Reno generates about 42 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 42 kilograms equals 92 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 Reno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

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 Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W