How far is Sacramento, CA, from Louisville, KY?
The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1933 miles / 3111 kilometers / 1680 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2243 miles / 3609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 59 minutes.
Louisville International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Louisville to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Louisville to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1933.002 miles
- 3110.866 kilometers
- 1679.733 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- 1928.347 miles
- 3103.374 kilometers
- 1675.688 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 Louisville to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Louisville to Sacramento generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 466 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Louisville to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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 |