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How far is Lázaro Cárdenas from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Lázaro Cárdenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport) is 1842 miles / 2964 kilometers / 1600 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Lázaro Cárdenas (LZC) is 2261 miles / 3638 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 37 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Lázaro Cárdenas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1841.712 miles
  • 2963.948 kilometers
  • 1600.404 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
  • 1843.947 miles
  • 2967.545 kilometers
  • 1602.346 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 Lázaro Cárdenas?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Lázaro Cárdenas generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 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 Lázaro Cárdenas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC).

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 Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
City: Lázaro Cárdenas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LZC
ICAO Code: MMLC
Coordinates: 18°0′6″N, 102°13′15″W