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How far is Morelia from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Morelia (Morelia International Airport) is 1788 miles / 2877 kilometers / 1553 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Morelia (MLM) is 2135 miles / 3436 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 40 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Morelia International Airport

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1788
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2877
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1553
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Distance from Sacramento to Morelia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1787.718 miles
  • 2877.053 kilometers
  • 1553.484 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
  • 1789.074 miles
  • 2879.236 kilometers
  • 1554.663 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 Morelia?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Morelia International Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Morelia International Airport (MLM)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Morelia generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 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 Morelia

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

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 Morelia International Airport
City: Morelia
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MLM
ICAO Code: MMMM
Coordinates: 19°50′59″N, 101°1′30″W