How far is Sacramento, CA, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2521 miles / 4057 kilometers / 2191 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2844 miles / 4577 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 55 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from New York to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2521.112 miles
- 4057.336 kilometers
- 2190.786 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- 2514.891 miles
- 4047.325 kilometers
- 2185.381 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 New York to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from New York to Sacramento generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 612 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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 |
Airlines flying from New York (JFK) to Sacramento (SMF)
| JetBlue Airways |