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How far is Zacatecas from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Zacatecas (Zacatecas International Airport) is 1540 miles / 2478 kilometers / 1338 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Zacatecas (ZCL) is 1818 miles / 2926 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 34 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Zacatecas International Airport

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1540
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2478
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1338
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Distance from Sacramento to Zacatecas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1539.967 miles
  • 2478.336 kilometers
  • 1338.195 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
  • 1540.639 miles
  • 2479.418 kilometers
  • 1338.778 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 Zacatecas?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Zacatecas International Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Zacatecas generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 Zacatecas

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

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 Zacatecas International Airport
City: Zacatecas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZCL
ICAO Code: MMZC
Coordinates: 22°53′49″N, 102°41′13″W