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

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 2458 miles / 3956 kilometers / 2136 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 2793 miles / 4495 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 6 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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2458
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3956
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2136
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Distance from Sacramento to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2457.931 miles
  • 3955.657 kilometers
  • 2135.884 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
  • 2451.903 miles
  • 3945.956 kilometers
  • 2130.646 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Sacramento to Philadelphia generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 596 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 Philadelphia

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

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W