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How far is Dallas, TX, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Dallas (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport) is 1431 miles / 2303 kilometers / 1243 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Dallas (DFW) is 1719 miles / 2766 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 37 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Dallas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1430.931 miles
  • 2302.859 kilometers
  • 1243.445 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
  • 1428.190 miles
  • 2298.449 kilometers
  • 1241.063 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 Dallas?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Dallas generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Dallas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

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 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
City: Dallas, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DFW
ICAO Code: KDFW
Coordinates: 32°53′48″N, 97°2′16″W

Airlines flying from Sacramento (SMF) to Dallas (DFW)

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