How far is New York, NY, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) is 2514 miles / 4046 kilometers / 2185 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to New York (LGA) is 2836 miles / 4564 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 53 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – New York LaGuardia Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to New York
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to New York. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2514.205 miles
- 4046.221 kilometers
- 2184.785 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- 2507.996 miles
- 4036.229 kilometers
- 2179.389 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 New York?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and New York?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
On average, flying from Sacramento to New York generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 610 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 New York
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| Destination | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″W |