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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Albuquerque, NM?

The distance between Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 849 miles / 1366 kilometers / 738 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1083 miles / 1743 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 23 minutes.

Albuquerque International Sunport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Albuquerque to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 848.763 miles
  • 1365.952 kilometers
  • 737.555 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
  • 847.095 miles
  • 1363.267 kilometers
  • 736.105 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 Albuquerque to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Albuquerque International Sunport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Albuquerque to Sacramento generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Albuquerque to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W
Destination Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W