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How far is Yuma, AZ, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Yuma (Yuma International Airport) is 554 miles / 892 kilometers / 481 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Yuma (YUM) is 657 miles / 1057 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 25 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Yuma International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Yuma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 553.978 miles
  • 891.541 kilometers
  • 481.394 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
  • 554.058 miles
  • 891.670 kilometers
  • 481.463 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 Yuma?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Yuma International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Yuma International Airport (YUM)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Yuma generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 235 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 Yuma

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

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 Yuma International Airport
City: Yuma, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YUM
ICAO Code: KNYL
Coordinates: 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″W