How far is Harlingen, TX, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Harlingen (Valley International Airport) is 1633 miles / 2629 kilometers / 1419 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Harlingen (HRL) is 1996 miles / 3213 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 53 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Valley International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Harlingen
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Harlingen. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1633.382 miles
- 2628.674 kilometers
- 1419.370 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- 1632.145 miles
- 2626.682 kilometers
- 1418.295 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 Harlingen?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Valley International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Harlingen?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Valley International Airport (HRL)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Harlingen 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 Harlingen
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Valley International Airport (HRL).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| Destination | Valley International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harlingen, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HRL |
| ICAO Code: | KHRL |
| Coordinates: | 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W |