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How far is Sacramento, CA, from West Palm Beach, FL?

The distance between West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2514 miles / 4046 kilometers / 2185 nautical miles.

The driving distance from West Palm Beach (PBI) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2965 miles / 4772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 34 minutes.

Palm Beach International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from West Palm Beach to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2514.279 miles
  • 4046.340 kilometers
  • 2184.849 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
  • 2510.302 miles
  • 4039.939 kilometers
  • 2181.392 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 West Palm Beach to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Palm Beach International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from West Palm Beach to Sacramento generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 610 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from West Palm Beach to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Palm Beach International Airport
City: West Palm Beach, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBI
ICAO Code: KPBI
Coordinates: 26°40′59″N, 80°5′44″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