How far is Sacramento, CA, from Denver, CO?
The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 895 miles / 1441 kilometers / 778 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1168 miles / 1879 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 2 minutes.
Denver International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Denver to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Denver to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 895.494 miles
- 1441.158 kilometers
- 778.163 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- 893.333 miles
- 1437.680 kilometers
- 776.285 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 Denver to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Denver and Sacramento?
The time difference between Denver and Sacramento is 1 hour. Sacramento is 1 hour behind Denver.
Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Denver to Sacramento generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W |
| Destination | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |