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How far is Lethbridge from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Lethbridge (Lethbridge Airport) is 871 miles / 1402 kilometers / 757 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Lethbridge (YQL) is 1286 miles / 2069 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 56 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Lethbridge Airport

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871
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1402
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757
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Distance from Sacramento to Lethbridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 870.920 miles
  • 1401.610 kilometers
  • 756.809 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
  • 870.798 miles
  • 1401.414 kilometers
  • 756.703 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 Lethbridge?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Lethbridge Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Lethbridge Airport (YQL)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Lethbridge generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 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 Lethbridge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Lethbridge Airport (YQL).

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 Lethbridge Airport
City: Lethbridge
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQL
ICAO Code: CYQL
Coordinates: 49°37′49″N, 112°48′0″W