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How far is Eau Claire, WI, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Eau Claire (Chippewa Valley Regional Airport) is 1602 miles / 2579 kilometers / 1392 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Eau Claire (EAU) is 1980 miles / 3187 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 59 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Chippewa Valley Regional Airport

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2579
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1392
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Distance from Sacramento to Eau Claire

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1602.242 miles
  • 2578.558 kilometers
  • 1392.310 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
  • 1598.499 miles
  • 2572.535 kilometers
  • 1389.058 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 Eau Claire?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Eau Claire generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 Eau Claire

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU).

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 Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
City: Eau Claire, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EAU
ICAO Code: KEAU
Coordinates: 44°51′56″N, 91°29′3″W