Sacramento to Chicago

Flight distance, time and route map · SMF → ORD

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance2,860 km1,777 miles · 1,544 nautical miles
Flight time
about 4 h 5 min direct, estimated
Heading
east 72° at departure
Type
Domestic · medium-haul
Chicago to Sacramento

Questions

How far is Sacramento from Chicago by plane?

The great-circle distance between Sacramento International Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2,860 km (1,777 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Sacramento to Chicago?

About 4 h 5 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Sacramento heading east (72°) on the shortest path.

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