How far is Sacramento, CA, from Nashville, TN?
The distance between Nashville (Nashville International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1917 miles / 3085 kilometers / 1666 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nashville (BNA) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2291 miles / 3687 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 48 minutes.
Nashville International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Nashville to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nashville to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1917.145 miles
- 3085.345 kilometers
- 1665.953 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- 1912.706 miles
- 3078.202 kilometers
- 1662.096 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 Nashville to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Nashville International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nashville and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Nashville to Sacramento generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 463 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nashville to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Nashville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nashville, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BNA |
| ICAO Code: | KBNA |
| Coordinates: | 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″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 |