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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 International Airport) is 1814 miles / 2919 kilometers / 1576 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baton Rouge (BTR) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2161 miles / 3477 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 29 minutes.

Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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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)
  • 1813.974 miles
  • 2919.307 kilometers
  • 1576.300 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
  • 1810.787 miles
  • 2914.179 kilometers
  • 1573.531 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 International Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Baton Rouge to Sacramento generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 443 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 International Airport (SMF).

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 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