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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1428 miles / 2298 kilometers / 1241 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1703 miles / 2740 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 5 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Kansas City to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1428.199 miles
  • 2298.463 kilometers
  • 1241.071 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
  • 1424.724 miles
  • 2292.871 kilometers
  • 1238.051 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 Kansas City to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Sacramento generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W
Destination Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W