SAN
San Diego
United States
773 km
481 miles
SMF
Sacramento
United States
Distance
773 km
481 mi / 418 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SAN SMF
Airport Name San Diego International Airport Sacramento International Airport
IATA Code SAN SMF
ICAO Code KSAN KSMF
City San Diego Sacramento
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 17 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 32.730000, -117.190000 38.700000, -121.590000

San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento (SMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in Sacramento, United States is 773 kilometers (481 miles / 418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 17:38 in San Diego, it's 17:38 in Sacramento.

The return flight from Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego (SAN) follows a heading of 148° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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