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How far is Fayetteville, NC, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Fayetteville (Fayetteville Regional Airport) is 2360 miles / 3797 kilometers / 2050 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Fayetteville (FAY) is 2796 miles / 4499 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 47 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Fayetteville Regional Airport

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2360
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3797
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2050
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Distance from Sacramento to Fayetteville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2359.504 miles
  • 3797.254 kilometers
  • 2050.353 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
  • 2354.152 miles
  • 3788.641 kilometers
  • 2045.703 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 Fayetteville?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Fayetteville Regional Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Fayetteville generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 571 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 Fayetteville

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

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 Fayetteville Regional Airport
City: Fayetteville, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAY
ICAO Code: KFAY
Coordinates: 34°59′28″N, 78°52′49″W