How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 647 miles / 1041 kilometers / 562 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Phoenix (PHX) is 769 miles / 1237 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 58 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Phoenix
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Phoenix. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 646.808 miles
- 1040.937 kilometers
- 562.061 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- 646.231 miles
- 1040.007 kilometers
- 561.559 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 Phoenix?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Phoenix?
The time difference between Sacramento and Phoenix is 1 hour. Phoenix is 1 hour ahead of Sacramento.
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Phoenix generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 261 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 Phoenix
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| Destination | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |
Airlines flying from Sacramento (SMF) to Phoenix (PHX)
| AirTran Airways |
| American Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines |