Houston (IAH) to Sacramento (SMF)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,607
miles
2,586
kilometers
1,396
nautical miles

🕐 3h 34m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (299°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,607 2,571
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,607 2,571
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,607 2,411
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,607 2,411
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,607 3,214
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,607 2,411
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?

Flights between Houston and Sacramento follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to SMF route connects Houston, United States with Sacramento, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,607 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NW bearing of 299° from Houston. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About SMF

Sacramento International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 1,607 miles (2,586 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to SMF typically take around 3h 34m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,607 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.