How far is Sacramento, CA, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2509 miles / 4038 kilometers / 2180 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2835 miles / 4562 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 51 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from New York to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2509.220 miles
- 4038.198 kilometers
- 2180.453 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- 2503.044 miles
- 4028.258 kilometers
- 2175.086 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 New York to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from New York to Sacramento generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 609 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| Destination | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |