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How far is Miami, FL, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Miami (Miami International Airport) is 2534 miles / 4079 kilometers / 2202 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Miami (MIA) is 3030 miles / 4877 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 52 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Miami International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Miami

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2534.488 miles
  • 4078.863 kilometers
  • 2202.410 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
  • 2530.726 miles
  • 4072.809 kilometers
  • 2199.141 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 Miami?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Miami International Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Miami International Airport (MIA)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Miami generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 616 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 Miami

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

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 Miami International Airport
City: Miami, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MIA
ICAO Code: KMIA
Coordinates: 25°47′35″N, 80°17′26″W