How far is Tucson, AZ, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 752 miles / 1210 kilometers / 654 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Tucson (TUS) is 885 miles / 1424 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 4 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 752.142 miles
- 1210.455 kilometers
- 653.594 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- 751.680 miles
- 1209.712 kilometers
- 653.192 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Tucson International Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Tucson?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Tucson generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 287 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
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 | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |