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How far is Sacramento, CA, from San Salvador?

The distance between San Salvador (El Salvador International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2623 miles / 4221 kilometers / 2279 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Salvador (SAL) to Sacramento (MHR) is 3269 miles / 5261 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 40 minutes.

El Salvador International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from San Salvador to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2622.958 miles
  • 4221.241 kilometers
  • 2279.288 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
  • 2624.415 miles
  • 4223.586 kilometers
  • 2280.554 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 San Salvador to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from El Salvador International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from San Salvador to Sacramento generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 638 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Salvador to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin El Salvador International Airport
City: San Salvador
Country: El Salvador Flag of El Salvador
IATA Code: SAL
ICAO Code: MSLP
Coordinates: 13°26′27″N, 89°3′20″W
Destination Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W