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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Milwaukee, WI?

The distance between Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1767 miles / 2843 kilometers / 1535 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2078 miles / 3345 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 47 minutes.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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1767
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Distance from Milwaukee to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1766.803 miles
  • 2843.394 kilometers
  • 1535.310 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
  • 1762.513 miles
  • 2836.490 kilometers
  • 1531.582 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 Milwaukee to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Milwaukee to Sacramento generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 435 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Milwaukee to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
City: Milwaukee, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKE
ICAO Code: KMKE
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″W
Destination 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