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How far is Sacramento, CA, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 89 miles / 143 kilometers / 77 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Sacramento (MHR) is 119 miles / 192 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 33 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 89.096 miles
  • 143.386 kilometers
  • 77.422 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
  • 89.200 miles
  • 143.554 kilometers
  • 77.513 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 Jose to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Sacramento?

There is no time difference between San Jose and Sacramento.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from San Jose to Sacramento generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 84 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 Jose to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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