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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Dallas, TX?

The distance between Dallas (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1414 miles / 2275 kilometers / 1229 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dallas (DFW) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1706 miles / 2745 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 23 minutes.

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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1414
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1229
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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)
  • 1413.793 miles
  • 2275.279 kilometers
  • 1228.553 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
  • 1411.079 miles
  • 2270.912 kilometers
  • 1226.195 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/Fort Worth International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Dallas to Sacramento generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 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/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
City: Dallas, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DFW
ICAO Code: KDFW
Coordinates: 32°53′48″N, 97°2′16″W
Destination Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W