How far is Sacramento, CA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1769 miles / 2848 kilometers / 1538 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2038 miles / 3280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 5 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1769.372 miles
- 2847.529 kilometers
- 1537.542 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- 1765.047 miles
- 2840.568 kilometers
- 1533.784 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 Chicago to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Sacramento?
The time difference between Chicago and Sacramento is 2 hours. Sacramento is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Chicago to Sacramento generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
| Destination | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |