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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Baltimore, MD?

The distance between Baltimore (Baltimore–Washington International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2395 miles / 3855 kilometers / 2081 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baltimore (BWI) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2738 miles / 4407 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 53 minutes.

Baltimore–Washington International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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2081
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Distance from Baltimore to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2395.123 miles
  • 3854.577 kilometers
  • 2081.305 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
  • 2389.287 miles
  • 3845.185 kilometers
  • 2076.234 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 Baltimore to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Baltimore–Washington International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Baltimore to Sacramento generates about 263 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 263 kilograms equals 580 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baltimore to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baltimore–Washington International Airport (BWI) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Baltimore–Washington International Airport
City: Baltimore, MD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BWI
ICAO Code: KBWI
Coordinates: 39°10′31″N, 76°40′5″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