How far is Sacramento, CA, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2502 miles / 4027 kilometers / 2174 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2825 miles / 4547 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 40 minutes.
New York LaGuardia 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)- 2502.364 miles
- 4027.164 kilometers
- 2174.495 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- 2496.199 miles
- 4017.243 kilometers
- 2169.138 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 LaGuardia Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from New York to Sacramento generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 607 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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 |