How far is Sacramento, CA, from Austin, TX?
The distance between Austin (Austin–Bergstrom International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1481 miles / 2383 kilometers / 1287 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Austin (AUS) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1775 miles / 2857 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 4 minutes.
Austin–Bergstrom International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Austin to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Austin to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1480.625 miles
- 2382.835 kilometers
- 1286.628 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- 1478.449 miles
- 2379.334 kilometers
- 1284.737 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 Austin to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Austin and Sacramento?
The time difference between Austin and Sacramento is 2 hours. Sacramento is 2 hours behind Austin.
Flight carbon footprint between Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Austin to Sacramento generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Austin to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Austin–Bergstrom International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Austin, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AUS |
| ICAO Code: | KAUS |
| Coordinates: | 30°11′40″N, 97°40′11″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 |
Airlines flying from Austin (AUS) to Sacramento (SMF)
| AirTran Airways |