How far is Sacramento, CA, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1517 miles / 2442 kilometers / 1319 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1896 miles / 3052 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 13 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1517.442 miles
- 2442.086 kilometers
- 1318.621 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- 1513.945 miles
- 2436.458 kilometers
- 1315.582 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 Minneapolis to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Sacramento generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W |
| Destination | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Sacramento (SMF)
| Delta Air Lines |