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How far is Pensacola, FL, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 2028 miles / 3264 kilometers / 1763 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Pensacola (PNS) is 2377 miles / 3826 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 3 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Pensacola International Airport

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2028
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1763
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Distance from Sacramento to Pensacola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2028.307 miles
  • 3264.244 kilometers
  • 1762.551 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
  • 2024.581 miles
  • 3258.247 kilometers
  • 1759.313 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 Pensacola?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Pensacola generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 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 Pensacola

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

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 Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W