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

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Erie (Erie International Airport) is 2176 miles / 3502 kilometers / 1891 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Erie (ERI) is 2472 miles / 3979 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 13 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Erie International Airport

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2176
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3502
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1891
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Distance from Sacramento to Erie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2176.039 miles
  • 3501.996 kilometers
  • 1890.926 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
  • 2170.652 miles
  • 3493.326 kilometers
  • 1886.245 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 Erie?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Erie International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Erie International Airport (ERI)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Erie generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 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 Erie

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

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 Erie International Airport
City: Erie, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ERI
ICAO Code: KERI
Coordinates: 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″W