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How far is Waco, TX, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Waco (Waco Regional Airport) is 1440 miles / 2318 kilometers / 1252 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Waco (ACT) is 1754 miles / 2823 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 41 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Waco Regional Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Waco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1440.241 miles
  • 2317.843 kilometers
  • 1251.535 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
  • 1437.758 miles
  • 2313.848 kilometers
  • 1249.378 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 Sacramento to Waco?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Waco Regional Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Waco generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Waco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Waco Regional Airport (ACT).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Waco Regional Airport
City: Waco, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACT
ICAO Code: KACT
Coordinates: 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W