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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Calgary?

The distance between Calgary (Calgary International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 933 miles / 1502 kilometers / 811 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Calgary (YYC) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1426 miles / 2295 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 41 minutes.

Calgary International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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933
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1502
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811
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Distance from Calgary to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 933.353 miles
  • 1502.086 kilometers
  • 811.061 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
  • 933.412 miles
  • 1502.181 kilometers
  • 811.113 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 Calgary to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Calgary International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Calgary to Sacramento generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Calgary to Sacramento

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

Airport information

Origin Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″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