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

The distance between Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1778 miles / 2862 kilometers / 1545 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2088 miles / 3361 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 51 minutes.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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1778
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2862
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1545
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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)
  • 1778.237 miles
  • 2861.795 kilometers
  • 1545.246 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
  • 1773.896 miles
  • 2854.810 kilometers
  • 1541.474 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 International Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Milwaukee to Sacramento generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 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 International Airport (SMF).

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 International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W