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How far is Punta Cana from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Punta Cana (Punta Cana International Airport) is 3463 miles / 5572 kilometers / 3009 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Punta Cana International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Punta Cana

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3462.536 miles
  • 5572.412 kilometers
  • 3008.862 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
  • 3458.864 miles
  • 5566.502 kilometers
  • 3005.671 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 Punta Cana?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport is 7 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Punta Cana generates about 390 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 390 kilograms equals 860 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Punta Cana

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ).

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 Punta Cana International Airport
City: Punta Cana
Country: Dominican Republic Flag of Dominican Republic
IATA Code: PUJ
ICAO Code: MDPC
Coordinates: 18°34′2″N, 68°21′48″W