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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Newark, NJ?

The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2488 miles / 4005 kilometers / 2162 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2811 miles / 4524 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 20 minutes.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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2488
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4005
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2162
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Distance from Newark to Sacramento

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Newark to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2488.438 miles
  • 4004.752 kilometers
  • 2162.393 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2482.311 miles
  • 3994.892 kilometers
  • 2157.069 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Newark to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Newark to Sacramento generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newark to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W
Destination Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W