How far is Sacramento, CA, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2446 miles / 3936 kilometers / 2125 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2787 miles / 4485 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 56 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2445.620 miles
- 3935.843 kilometers
- 2125.185 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- 2439.634 miles
- 3926.211 kilometers
- 2119.984 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 Philadelphia to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Sacramento generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 |