How far is Sacramento, CA, from Memphis, TN?
The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1745 miles / 2809 kilometers / 1517 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2094 miles / 3370 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 52 minutes.
Memphis International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Memphis to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1745.172 miles
- 2808.582 kilometers
- 1516.513 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- 1741.273 miles
- 2802.308 kilometers
- 1513.125 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 Memphis to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Memphis and Sacramento?
The time difference between Memphis and Sacramento is 2 hours. Sacramento is 2 hours behind Memphis.
Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Memphis to Sacramento generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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 |