How far is Tucson, AZ, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 734 miles / 1181 kilometers / 637 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Tucson (TUS) is 876 miles / 1409 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 1 minutes.
Sacramento Mather Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 733.540 miles
- 1180.518 kilometers
- 637.428 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- 733.102 miles
- 1179.813 kilometers
- 637.048 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Tucson International Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Tucson?
The time difference between Sacramento and Tucson is 1 hour. Tucson is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Tucson generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |
| Destination | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |