How far is Sacramento, CA, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2514 miles / 4046 kilometers / 2185 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2835 miles / 4563 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 44 minutes.
New York LaGuardia 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)- 2514.205 miles
- 4046.221 kilometers
- 2184.785 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- 2507.996 miles
- 4036.229 kilometers
- 2179.389 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 LaGuardia Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from New York to Sacramento generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 610 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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 |