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How far is Baton Rouge, LA, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Baton Rouge (Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport) is 1814 miles / 2919 kilometers / 1576 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Baton Rouge (BTR) is 2162 miles / 3480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 33 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Baton Rouge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1813.974 miles
  • 2919.307 kilometers
  • 1576.300 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
  • 1810.787 miles
  • 2914.179 kilometers
  • 1573.531 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 Baton Rouge?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Baton Rouge generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 443 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 Baton Rouge

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR).

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 Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BTR
ICAO Code: KBTR
Coordinates: 30°31′59″N, 91°8′58″W