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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Fresno, CA?

The distance between Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 150 miles / 242 kilometers / 130 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fresno (FAT) to Sacramento (MHR) is 170 miles / 273 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 27 minutes.

Fresno Yosemite International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Fresno to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 150.108 miles
  • 241.576 kilometers
  • 130.440 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
  • 150.175 miles
  • 241.683 kilometers
  • 130.499 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 Fresno to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Fresno and Sacramento?

There is no time difference between Fresno and Sacramento.

Flight carbon footprint between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Fresno to Sacramento generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 104 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fresno to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City: Fresno, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAT
ICAO Code: KFAT
Coordinates: 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″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