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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Mobile, AL?

The distance between Mobile (Mobile Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1965 miles / 3162 kilometers / 1708 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mobile (MOB) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2315 miles / 3726 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 44 minutes.

Mobile Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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1965
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3162
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1708
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Distance from Mobile to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1965.040 miles
  • 3162.426 kilometers
  • 1707.573 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
  • 1961.423 miles
  • 3156.605 kilometers
  • 1704.430 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 Mobile to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Mobile Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Mobile to Sacramento generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mobile to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Mobile Regional Airport
City: Mobile, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOB
ICAO Code: KMOB
Coordinates: 30°41′28″N, 88°14′34″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