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How far is Asheville, NC, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Asheville (Asheville Regional Airport) is 2153 miles / 3465 kilometers / 1871 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Asheville (AVL) is 2579 miles / 4150 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 17 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Asheville Regional Airport

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2153
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3465
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1871
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Distance from Sacramento to Asheville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2153.285 miles
  • 3465.376 kilometers
  • 1871.153 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
  • 2148.365 miles
  • 3457.458 kilometers
  • 1866.878 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 Asheville?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Asheville generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 518 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 Asheville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL).

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 Asheville Regional Airport
City: Asheville, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AVL
ICAO Code: KAVL
Coordinates: 35°26′10″N, 82°32′30″W