How far is Sacramento, CA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1592 miles / 2561 kilometers / 1383 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1943 miles / 3127 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 47 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Sacramento Mather 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)- 1591.574 miles
- 2561.390 kilometers
- 1383.040 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- 1589.117 miles
- 2557.436 kilometers
- 1380.905 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 30 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Houston to Sacramento generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 409 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |