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How far is Dubuque, IA, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Dubuque (Dubuque Regional Airport) is 1636 miles / 2633 kilometers / 1422 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Dubuque (DBQ) is 1911 miles / 3076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 51 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Dubuque Regional Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Dubuque

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1636.178 miles
  • 2633.173 kilometers
  • 1421.800 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
  • 1632.193 miles
  • 2626.760 kilometers
  • 1418.337 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 Dubuque?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Dubuque Regional Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Dubuque generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 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 Dubuque

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

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 Dubuque Regional Airport
City: Dubuque, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DBQ
ICAO Code: KDBQ
Coordinates: 42°24′7″N, 90°42′34″W