ATL to SMF: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 3,360 km (2,088 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 40m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (SMF to ATL).
How far is it from Atlanta to Sacramento?
The great-circle distance between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 3,360 km (2,088 mi, 1,814 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ATL to SMF?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SMF is roughly west of ATL.
How is the ATL to SMF route written in code?
The pair is written ATL-SMF in IATA codes and KATL-KSMF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is ATL (KATL), Sacramento International Airport is SMF (KSMF).
| ATL | SMF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Sacramento International Airport |
| ICAO code | KATL | KSMF |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 27 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1 | #291 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SMF sits 999 ft (304 m) lower than ATL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ATL to SMF
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, KL, VS.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Atlanta from Sacramento?
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are 3,360 km (2,088 mi, 1,814 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ATL to SMF?
A typical nonstop flight between ATL and SMF takes about 4h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SMF from ATL?
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) lies roughly west of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Which airlines fly ATL to SMF?
1 airline appear on the ATL-SMF route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines.
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