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How far is Hamilton from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Hamilton (John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport) is 2179 miles / 3507 kilometers / 1893 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Hamilton (YHM) is 2512 miles / 4042 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 51 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

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2179
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3507
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1893
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Distance from Sacramento to Hamilton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2178.907 miles
  • 3506.611 kilometers
  • 1893.419 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
  • 2173.516 miles
  • 3497.935 kilometers
  • 1888.734 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 Hamilton?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Hamilton generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 525 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 Hamilton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM).

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 John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
City: Hamilton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHM
ICAO Code: CYHM
Coordinates: 43°10′24″N, 79°56′5″W