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

The distance between Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2467 miles / 3969 kilometers / 2143 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PNE) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2802 miles / 4510 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 59 minutes.

Northeast Philadelphia Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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2467
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3969
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2143
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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)
  • 2466.504 miles
  • 3969.453 kilometers
  • 2143.333 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
  • 2460.444 miles
  • 3959.700 kilometers
  • 2138.067 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Sacramento generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 598 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Northeast Philadelphia Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNE
ICAO Code: KPNE
Coordinates: 40°4′54″N, 75°0′38″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