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How far is Dayton, OH, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Dayton (Dayton International Airport) is 1977 miles / 3182 kilometers / 1718 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Dayton (DAY) is 2286 miles / 3679 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 42 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Dayton International Airport

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1977
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3182
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Distance from Sacramento to Dayton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1977.250 miles
  • 3182.076 kilometers
  • 1718.183 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
  • 1972.414 miles
  • 3174.292 kilometers
  • 1713.981 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 Dayton?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Dayton International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Dayton International Airport (DAY)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Dayton generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 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 Dayton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Dayton International Airport (DAY).

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 Dayton International Airport
City: Dayton, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DAY
ICAO Code: KDAY
Coordinates: 39°54′8″N, 84°13′9″W