How far is Sacramento, CA, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2059 miles / 3313 kilometers / 1789 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2377 miles / 3825 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 13 minutes.
Rickenbacker International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2058.841 miles
- 3313.384 kilometers
- 1789.084 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- 2053.796 miles
- 3305.264 kilometers
- 1784.700 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 Columbus to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Columbus to Sacramento generates about 224 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 224 kilograms equals 494 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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 |