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How far is Paducah, KY, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Paducah (Barkley Regional Airport) is 1788 miles / 2877 kilometers / 1554 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Paducah (PAH) is 2149 miles / 3459 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 19 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Barkley Regional Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Paducah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1787.973 miles
  • 2877.464 kilometers
  • 1553.706 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
  • 1783.751 miles
  • 2870.669 kilometers
  • 1550.037 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 Paducah?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Paducah 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 Paducah

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Barkley Regional Airport (PAH).

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 Barkley Regional Airport
City: Paducah, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PAH
ICAO Code: KPAH
Coordinates: 37°3′38″N, 88°46′25″W