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How far is Mesa, AZ, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 669 miles / 1076 kilometers / 581 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Mesa (AZA) is 797 miles / 1283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 37 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Mesa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 668.570 miles
  • 1075.959 kilometers
  • 580.972 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
  • 667.960 miles
  • 1074.977 kilometers
  • 580.441 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 Mesa?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Mesa generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 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 Mesa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).

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 Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W