Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento (SMF)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,088
miles
3,360
kilometers
1,814
nautical miles

🕐 4h 29m
Flight Time
🧭 W (290°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,088 3,341
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,088 3,341
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,088 3,132
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,088 3,132
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,088 4,176
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,088 3,132
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Atlanta and Sacramento earns you 4,176 base miles - that's 17% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The ATL to SMF route connects Atlanta, United States with Sacramento, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,088 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 290° from Atlanta. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves Atlanta, United States.

🛬 About SMF

Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) serves Sacramento, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2,088 miles (3,360 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATL to SMF typically take around 4h 29m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,088 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.