How far is Sacramento, CA, from Memphis, TN?
The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1761 miles / 2834 kilometers / 1530 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2106 miles / 3390 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 4 minutes.
Memphis International Airport – Sacramento International 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)- 1760.724 miles
- 2833.611 kilometers
- 1530.027 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- 1756.793 miles
- 2827.284 kilometers
- 1526.611 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 International Airport is 3 hours and 50 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 International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Memphis to Sacramento generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 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 International Airport (SMF).
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 International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |