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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Scottsbluff, NE?

The distance between Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 974 miles / 1567 kilometers / 846 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Scottsbluff (BFF) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1194 miles / 1921 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 20 minutes.

Western Nebraska Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Scottsbluff to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 973.849 miles
  • 1567.257 kilometers
  • 846.251 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
  • 971.592 miles
  • 1563.626 kilometers
  • 844.290 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 Scottsbluff to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Western Nebraska Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Scottsbluff to Sacramento generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Scottsbluff to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Western Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Scottsbluff, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFF
ICAO Code: KBFF
Coordinates: 41°52′26″N, 103°35′45″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