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How far is Flagstaff, AZ, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Flagstaff (Flagstaff Pulliam Airport) is 601 miles / 967 kilometers / 522 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Flagstaff (FLG) is 772 miles / 1242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 7 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Flagstaff Pulliam Airport

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601
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522
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Distance from Sacramento to Flagstaff

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 601.097 miles
  • 967.372 kilometers
  • 522.339 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
  • 600.131 miles
  • 965.817 kilometers
  • 521.499 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 Flagstaff?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Flagstaff generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 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 Flagstaff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG).

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 Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
City: Flagstaff, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLG
ICAO Code: KFLG
Coordinates: 35°8′18″N, 111°40′15″W