How far is Sacramento, CA, from Dallas, TX?
The distance between Dallas (Dallas Love Field) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1442 miles / 2321 kilometers / 1253 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dallas (DAL) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1732 miles / 2787 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 52 minutes.
Dallas Love Field – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Dallas to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dallas to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1442.232 miles
- 2321.048 kilometers
- 1253.265 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- 1439.473 miles
- 2316.607 kilometers
- 1250.868 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 Dallas to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Dallas Love Field to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dallas and Sacramento?
The time difference between Dallas and Sacramento is 2 hours. Sacramento is 2 hours behind Dallas.
Flight carbon footprint between Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Dallas to Sacramento generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dallas to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Dallas Love Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Dallas, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DAL |
| ICAO Code: | KDAL |
| Coordinates: | 32°50′49″N, 96°51′6″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 |