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How far is La Ceiba from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and La Ceiba (Golosón International Airport) is 2632 miles / 4236 kilometers / 2287 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to La Ceiba (LCE) is 3352 miles / 5395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 33 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Golosón International Airport

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2632
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4236
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2287
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Distance from Sacramento to La Ceiba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2632.267 miles
  • 4236.223 kilometers
  • 2287.377 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
  • 2632.456 miles
  • 4236.527 kilometers
  • 2287.541 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 La Ceiba?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Golosón International Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Golosón International Airport (LCE)

On average, flying from Sacramento to La Ceiba generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 641 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 La Ceiba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Golosón International Airport (LCE).

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 Golosón International Airport
City: La Ceiba
Country: Honduras Flag of Honduras
IATA Code: LCE
ICAO Code: MHLC
Coordinates: 15°44′33″N, 86°51′10″W