Distance between Sacramento, CA (SMF) and Salt Lake City, UT (SLC)
Distance from Sacramento to Salt Lake City (Sacramento International Airport – Salt Lake City International Airport) is 532 miles / 856 kilometers / 462 nautical miles.
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How far is Salt Lake City from Sacramento?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Sacramento and Salt Lake City. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 531.645 miles
- 855.600 kilometers
- 461.987 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 530.480 miles
- 853.725 kilometers
- 460.975 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Sacramento and Salt Lake City is 1 hour. Salt Lake City is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
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Sacramento, CA
Salt Lake City, UT
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 104 kg (228 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| B | Salt Lake City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SLC |
| ICAO Code: | KSLC |
| Coordinates: | 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″W |
Sacramento to Salt Lake City flight path
Shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).
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