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How far is Mexico City from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Mexico City (Mexico City International Airport) is 1891 miles / 3043 kilometers / 1643 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Mexico City (MEX) is 2293 miles / 3691 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 39 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Mexico City International Airport

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1891
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Distance from Sacramento to Mexico City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1891.137 miles
  • 3043.490 kilometers
  • 1643.353 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
  • 1892.270 miles
  • 3045.313 kilometers
  • 1644.338 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 Mexico City?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Mexico City International Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Mexico City International Airport (MEX)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Mexico City generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 458 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 Mexico City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Mexico City International Airport (MEX).

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 Mexico City International Airport
City: Mexico City
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MEX
ICAO Code: MMMX
Coordinates: 19°26′10″N, 99°4′19″W