How far is Sacramento, CA, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2253 miles / 3626 kilometers / 1958 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2658 miles / 4278 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 53 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2253.223 miles
- 3626.211 kilometers
- 1957.997 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- 2247.866 miles
- 3617.589 kilometers
- 1953.342 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 Roanoke to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Sacramento?
The time difference between Roanoke and Sacramento is 3 hours. Sacramento is 3 hours behind Roanoke.
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Sacramento generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 543 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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 |