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How far is Vernal, UT, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) is 656 miles / 1055 kilometers / 570 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Vernal (VEL) is 826 miles / 1330 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 26 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Vernal Regional Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Vernal

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 655.644 miles
  • 1055.157 kilometers
  • 569.739 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
  • 654.110 miles
  • 1052.688 kilometers
  • 568.406 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 Vernal?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Vernal Regional Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Vernal generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 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 Vernal

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

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 Vernal Regional Airport
City: Vernal, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VEL
ICAO Code: KVEL
Coordinates: 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″W