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How far is Columbus, GA, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 2093 miles / 3368 kilometers / 1818 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Columbus (CSG) is 2476 miles / 3985 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 14 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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2093
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1818
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Distance from Sacramento to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2092.623 miles
  • 3367.750 kilometers
  • 1818.440 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
  • 2088.301 miles
  • 3360.795 kilometers
  • 1814.684 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Columbus generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 503 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 Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W