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How far is South Bend, IN, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 1865 miles / 3001 kilometers / 1620 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to South Bend (SBN) is 2121 miles / 3414 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 49 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – South Bend International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to South Bend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1864.555 miles
  • 3000.710 kilometers
  • 1620.254 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
  • 1859.965 miles
  • 2993.323 kilometers
  • 1616.265 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 South Bend?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to South Bend International Airport is 4 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from Sacramento to South Bend generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 453 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 South Bend

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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 South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W