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How far is Calgary from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 933 miles / 1502 kilometers / 811 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Calgary (YYC) is 1427 miles / 2297 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 43 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Calgary International Airport

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933
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Distance from Sacramento to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 933.353 miles
  • 1502.086 kilometers
  • 811.061 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
  • 933.412 miles
  • 1502.181 kilometers
  • 811.113 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Calgary generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W