How far is Sacramento, CA, from Tampa, FL?
The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2357 miles / 3793 kilometers / 2048 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2808 miles / 4519 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 19 minutes.
Tampa International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Tampa to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tampa to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2356.890 miles
- 3793.047 kilometers
- 2048.081 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- 2352.968 miles
- 3786.736 kilometers
- 2044.674 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 Tampa to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tampa and Sacramento?
The time difference between Tampa and Sacramento is 3 hours. Sacramento is 3 hours behind Tampa.
Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Tampa to Sacramento generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 570 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W |
| Destination | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |