How far is Sacramento, CA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1624 miles / 2614 kilometers / 1411 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1949 miles / 3136 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 48 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Houston to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1624.005 miles
- 2613.582 kilometers
- 1411.222 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- 1621.582 miles
- 2609.683 kilometers
- 1409.116 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 Houston to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Sacramento?
The time difference between Houston and Sacramento is 2 hours. Sacramento is 2 hours behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Houston to Sacramento generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″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 |