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How far is Zacatecas from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Zacatecas (Zacatecas International Airport) is 1558 miles / 2508 kilometers / 1354 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Zacatecas (ZCL) is 1827 miles / 2941 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 37 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Zacatecas International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Zacatecas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1558.433 miles
  • 2508.055 kilometers
  • 1354.241 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
  • 1559.080 miles
  • 2509.096 kilometers
  • 1354.803 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 Zacatecas?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Zacatecas International Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Zacatecas generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 Zacatecas

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

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 Zacatecas International Airport
City: Zacatecas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZCL
ICAO Code: MMZC
Coordinates: 22°53′49″N, 102°41′13″W