How far is Sacramento, CA, from Springfield, IL?
The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 1691 miles / 2721 kilometers / 1469 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1961 miles / 3156 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 9 minutes.
Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Springfield to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Springfield to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1690.728 miles
- 2720.963 kilometers
- 1469.202 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- 1686.598 miles
- 2714.317 kilometers
- 1465.614 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 Springfield to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Springfield and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Springfield to Sacramento generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Springfield, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SPI |
| ICAO Code: | KSPI |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″W |
| Destination | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |