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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Baton Rouge, LA?

The distance between Baton Rouge (Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1797 miles / 2892 kilometers / 1561 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2148 miles / 3457 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 16 minutes.

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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1797
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2892
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1561
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Distance from Baton Rouge to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1796.821 miles
  • 2891.703 kilometers
  • 1561.395 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
  • 1793.660 miles
  • 2886.616 kilometers
  • 1558.648 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 Baton Rouge to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Baton Rouge to Sacramento generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baton Rouge to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BTR
ICAO Code: KBTR
Coordinates: 30°31′59″N, 91°8′58″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