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

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

The driving distance from Vernal (VEL) to Sacramento (SMF) is 829 miles / 1334 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 24 minutes.

Vernal Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Vernal to Sacramento

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vernal to Sacramento. 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 Vernal to Sacramento?

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

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

On average, flying from Vernal to Sacramento 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 Vernal to Sacramento

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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