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

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport) is 2467 miles / 3969 kilometers / 2143 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Philadelphia (PNE) is 2798 miles / 4503 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 5 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Northeast Philadelphia Airport

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2467
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3969
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2143
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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)
  • 2466.504 miles
  • 3969.453 kilometers
  • 2143.333 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
  • 2460.444 miles
  • 3959.700 kilometers
  • 2138.067 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Sacramento to Philadelphia generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 598 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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE).

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 Northeast Philadelphia Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNE
ICAO Code: KPNE
Coordinates: 40°4′54″N, 75°0′38″W