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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2374 miles / 3821 kilometers / 2063 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2703 miles / 4350 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 12 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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2374
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Distance from Harrisburg to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2374.282 miles
  • 3821.036 kilometers
  • 2063.194 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
  • 2368.444 miles
  • 3811.641 kilometers
  • 2058.121 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 Harrisburg to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Sacramento generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 574 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W
Destination Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W