SFO
San Francisco
United States
139 km
86 miles
SMF
Sacramento
United States
Distance
139 km
86 mi / 75 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO SMF
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Sacramento International Airport
IATA Code SFO SMF
ICAO Code KSFO KSMF
City San Francisco Sacramento
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 38.700000, -121.590000

San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento (SMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in Sacramento, United States is 139 kilometers (86 miles / 75 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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 05:15 in San Francisco, it's 05:15 in Sacramento.

The return flight from Sacramento (SMF) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 210° (south southwest). 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 Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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