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

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2191 miles / 3526 kilometers / 1904 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2489 miles / 4005 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 11 minutes.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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2191
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3526
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1904
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Distance from Pittsburgh to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2190.670 miles
  • 3525.542 kilometers
  • 1903.640 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
  • 2185.276 miles
  • 3516.860 kilometers
  • 1898.953 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 Pittsburgh to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Sacramento generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 528 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Sacramento

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

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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