How far is Sacramento, CA, from Dubuque, IA?
The distance between Dubuque (Dubuque Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1636 miles / 2633 kilometers / 1422 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dubuque (DBQ) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1914 miles / 3080 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 46 minutes.
Dubuque Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Dubuque to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dubuque to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1636.178 miles
- 2633.173 kilometers
- 1421.800 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- 1632.193 miles
- 2626.760 kilometers
- 1418.337 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 Dubuque to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Dubuque Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dubuque and Sacramento?
The time difference between Dubuque and Sacramento is 2 hours. Sacramento is 2 hours behind Dubuque.
Flight carbon footprint between Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Dubuque to Sacramento generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dubuque to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Dubuque Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dubuque, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DBQ |
| ICAO Code: | KDBQ |
| Coordinates: | 42°24′7″N, 90°42′34″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 |