How far is Sacramento, CA, from Phoenix, AZ?
The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 647 miles / 1041 kilometers / 562 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento (SMF) is 769 miles / 1238 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 0 minutes.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Phoenix to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phoenix to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 646.808 miles
- 1040.937 kilometers
- 562.061 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- 646.231 miles
- 1040.007 kilometers
- 561.559 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 Phoenix to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Sacramento?
The time difference between Phoenix and Sacramento is 1 hour. Sacramento is 1 hour behind Phoenix.
Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Phoenix to Sacramento generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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 Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento (SMF)
| American Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines |