Chicago (ORD) to Sacramento (SMF)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,777
miles
2,860
kilometers
1,544
nautical miles

🕐 3h 53m
Flight Time
🧭 W (274°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,777 2,843
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,777 2,843
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,777 2,666
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,777 2,666
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,777 3,554
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,777 2,666
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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Chicago to Sacramento would take approximately 4 days compared to just 3h 53m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The ORD to SMF route connects Chicago, United States with Sacramento, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,777 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 W bearing of 274° from Chicago. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

🛬 About SMF

Sacramento International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 1,777 miles (2,860 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ORD to SMF typically take around 3h 53m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,777 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.