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How far is Sacramento, CA, from St Petersburg, FL?

The distance between St Petersburg (St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2351 miles / 3783 kilometers / 2043 nautical miles.

The driving distance from St Petersburg (PIE) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2851 miles / 4589 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 41 minutes.

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from St Petersburg to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2350.756 miles
  • 3783.176 kilometers
  • 2042.751 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
  • 2346.869 miles
  • 3776.919 kilometers
  • 2039.373 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 St Petersburg to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from St Petersburg to Sacramento generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 568 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from St Petersburg to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport
City: St Petersburg, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIE
ICAO Code: KPIE
Coordinates: 27°54′36″N, 82°41′14″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