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

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 2191 miles / 3526 kilometers / 1904 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is 2485 miles / 4000 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 21 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport

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2191
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3526
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1904
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Distance from Sacramento to Pittsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2190.670 miles
  • 3525.542 kilometers
  • 1903.640 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
  • 2185.276 miles
  • 3516.860 kilometers
  • 1898.953 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 Pittsburgh?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 4 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Pittsburgh generates about 239 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 239 kilograms equals 528 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 Pittsburgh

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

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 Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W