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How far is Red Lake from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Red Lake (Red Lake Airport) is 1590 miles / 2559 kilometers / 1382 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Red Lake (YRL) is 2155 miles / 3468 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 29 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Red Lake Airport

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1590
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2559
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1382
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Distance from Sacramento to Red Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1589.975 miles
  • 2558.817 kilometers
  • 1381.651 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
  • 1587.161 miles
  • 2554.288 kilometers
  • 1379.205 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 Red Lake?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Red Lake Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Red Lake Airport (YRL)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Red Lake generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 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 Red Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Red Lake Airport (YRL).

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 Red Lake Airport
City: Red Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRL
ICAO Code: CYRL
Coordinates: 51°4′0″N, 93°47′35″W