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

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Allentown (Lehigh Valley International Airport) is 2436 miles / 3920 kilometers / 2117 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Allentown (ABE) is 2767 miles / 4453 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 29 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Lehigh Valley International Airport

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3920
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2117
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Distance from Sacramento to Allentown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2435.688 miles
  • 3919.859 kilometers
  • 2116.555 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
  • 2429.679 miles
  • 3910.189 kilometers
  • 2111.333 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 Sacramento to Allentown?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Allentown generates about 268 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 268 kilograms equals 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Allentown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Lehigh Valley International Airport
City: Allentown, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABE
ICAO Code: KABE
Coordinates: 40°39′7″N, 75°26′26″W