Distance From Castle Airport to Sacramento International Airport, MER - SMF Distance

The distance from Castle Airport (MER) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 107 miles or 172 kilometers or 93 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Merced ( United States ) to Sacramento ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Merced and Sacramento takes around 0 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Castle Airport, Merced, United States to Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, United States is 0 hours 14 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MER - SMF

Kilometers		172 km
Statute Miles		107 miles
Nautical Miles		93 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 14 minutes

Castle Airport to Sacramento International Airport Flight Route Map - MER to SMF Flight Path

Location of Castle Airport & Sacramento International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Merced to Sacramento nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Merced, United States and Sacramento, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Merced, United States and Sacramento, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MER - SMF

Time difference between Merced (United States) and Sacramento (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Merced (United States)	2025-12-16, 07:50:15 PST
Sacramento (United States)	2025-12-16, 07:50:15 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Castle Airport (MER / KMER) Merced, United States

Destination

Sacramento International Airport (SMF / KSMF) Sacramento, United States