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How far is Little Rock, AR, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Little Rock (Clinton National Airport) is 1646 miles / 2649 kilometers / 1430 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Little Rock (LIT) is 1972 miles / 3174 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 39 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Clinton National Airport

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1646
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2649
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1430
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Distance from Sacramento to Little Rock

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1645.873 miles
  • 2648.777 kilometers
  • 1430.225 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
  • 1642.264 miles
  • 2642.968 kilometers
  • 1427.089 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 Little Rock?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Clinton National Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Clinton National Airport (LIT)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Little Rock generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 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 Little Rock

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Clinton National Airport (LIT).

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 Clinton National Airport
City: Little Rock, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIT
ICAO Code: KLIT
Coordinates: 34°43′45″N, 92°13′27″W