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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Athens, GA?

The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2144 miles / 3451 kilometers / 1863 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Athens (AHN) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2550 miles / 4104 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 20 minutes.

Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Athens to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2144.236 miles
  • 3450.813 kilometers
  • 1863.290 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
  • 2139.545 miles
  • 3443.263 kilometers
  • 1859.213 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 Athens to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Athens to Sacramento generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 516 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Athens to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Athens–Ben Epps Airport
City: Athens, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AHN
ICAO Code: KAHN
Coordinates: 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W
Destination 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