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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Wilmington, DE?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington Airport (Delaware)) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2442 miles / 3930 kilometers / 2122 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILG) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2794 miles / 4497 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 59 minutes.

Wilmington Airport (Delaware) – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Wilmington to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2442.117 miles
  • 3930.206 kilometers
  • 2122.141 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
  • 2436.137 miles
  • 3920.583 kilometers
  • 2116.945 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 Wilmington to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington Airport (Delaware) to Sacramento International Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Sacramento generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 592 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilmington Airport (Delaware) (ILG) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Wilmington Airport (Delaware)
City: Wilmington, DE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILG
ICAO Code: KILG
Coordinates: 39°40′43″N, 75°36′23″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