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How far is Yuma, AZ, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Yuma (Yuma International Airport) is 572 miles / 921 kilometers / 497 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Yuma (YUM) is 666 miles / 1072 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 29 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Yuma International Airport

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572
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497
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Distance from Sacramento to Yuma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 572.100 miles
  • 920.706 kilometers
  • 497.141 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
  • 572.155 miles
  • 920.794 kilometers
  • 497.189 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 Yuma?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Yuma International Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Yuma International Airport (YUM)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Yuma generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 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 Yuma

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

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 Yuma International Airport
City: Yuma, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YUM
ICAO Code: KNYL
Coordinates: 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″W