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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Newark, NJ?

The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2500 miles / 4024 kilometers / 2173 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2820 miles / 4539 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 24 minutes.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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2173
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Distance from Newark to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2500.335 miles
  • 4023.899 kilometers
  • 2172.732 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
  • 2494.164 miles
  • 4013.968 kilometers
  • 2167.369 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 Newark to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Newark to Sacramento generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 607 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newark to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W
Destination 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