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

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1633 miles / 2629 kilometers / 1419 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1995 miles / 3211 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 53 minutes.

Valley International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Harlingen to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1633.382 miles
  • 2628.674 kilometers
  • 1419.370 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
  • 1632.145 miles
  • 2626.682 kilometers
  • 1418.295 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 Harlingen to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Harlingen 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 Harlingen to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W
Destination Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W