How far is Sacramento, CA, from Boston, MA?
The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2636 miles / 4242 kilometers / 2291 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Boston (BOS) to Sacramento (SMF) is 3030 miles / 4877 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 31 minutes.
Logan International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Boston to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Boston to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2635.925 miles
- 4242.111 kilometers
- 2290.557 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- 2629.358 miles
- 4231.542 kilometers
- 2284.850 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 Boston to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Boston and Sacramento?
The time difference between Boston and Sacramento is 3 hours. Sacramento is 3 hours behind Boston.
Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Boston to Sacramento generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Boston to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Logan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Boston, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BOS |
| ICAO Code: | KBOS |
| Coordinates: | 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W |
| Destination | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |