How far is Sacramento, CA, from Salt Lake City, UT?
The distance between Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 532 miles / 856 kilometers / 462 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento (SMF) is 652 miles / 1049 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 5 minutes.
Salt Lake City International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Salt Lake City to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Salt Lake City to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 531.645 miles
- 855.600 kilometers
- 461.987 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- 530.480 miles
- 853.725 kilometers
- 460.975 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 Salt Lake City to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Salt Lake City International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Salt Lake City and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Salt Lake City to Sacramento generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 228 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Salt Lake City to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Salt Lake City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SLC |
| ICAO Code: | KSLC |
| Coordinates: | 40°47′18″N, 111°58′40″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 Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento (SMF)
| Delta Air Lines |