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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2362 miles / 3801 kilometers / 2053 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2693 miles / 4334 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 8 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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2362
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3801
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2053
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Distance from Harrisburg to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2361.994 miles
  • 3801.261 kilometers
  • 2052.517 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
  • 2356.200 miles
  • 3791.936 kilometers
  • 2047.482 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 Harrisburg to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Sacramento generates about 259 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 259 kilograms equals 571 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W
Destination Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W