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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Burlington, VT?

The distance between Burlington (Burlington International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2504 miles / 4030 kilometers / 2176 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Burlington (BTV) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2924 miles / 4706 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 54 minutes.

Burlington International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Burlington to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2503.984 miles
  • 4029.772 kilometers
  • 2175.903 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
  • 2497.744 miles
  • 4019.730 kilometers
  • 2170.480 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 Burlington to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Burlington International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Burlington International Airport (BTV) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Burlington to Sacramento generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 608 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Burlington to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Burlington International Airport (BTV) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Burlington International Airport
City: Burlington, VT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BTV
ICAO Code: KBTV
Coordinates: 44°28′18″N, 73°9′11″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