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How far is Newark, NJ, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) is 2500 miles / 4024 kilometers / 2173 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Newark (EWR) is 2817 miles / 4534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 30 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – New York Newark Liberty International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Newark

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2500.335 miles
  • 4023.899 kilometers
  • 2172.732 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
  • 2494.164 miles
  • 4013.968 kilometers
  • 2167.369 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 Newark?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to New York Newark Liberty International Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Newark generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 607 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 Newark

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

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 New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W