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How far is Acapulco from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Acapulco (Acapulco International Airport) is 2007 miles / 3230 kilometers / 1744 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Acapulco (ACA) is 2440 miles / 3927 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 17 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Acapulco International Airport

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3230
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Distance from Sacramento to Acapulco

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2006.851 miles
  • 3229.714 kilometers
  • 1743.906 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
  • 2009.073 miles
  • 3233.289 kilometers
  • 1745.836 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 Sacramento to Acapulco?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Acapulco International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Acapulco generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 482 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Acapulco

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Acapulco International Airport (ACA).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W
Destination Acapulco International Airport
City: Acapulco
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ACA
ICAO Code: MMAA
Coordinates: 16°45′25″N, 99°45′14″W