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

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) is 2488 miles / 4005 kilometers / 2162 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Newark (EWR) is 2807 miles / 4517 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 24 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – New York Newark Liberty International Airport

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2488
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4005
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2162
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Distance from Sacramento to Newark

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2488.438 miles
  • 4004.752 kilometers
  • 2162.393 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
  • 2482.311 miles
  • 3994.892 kilometers
  • 2157.069 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 Sacramento to Newark?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to New York Newark Liberty International Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Sacramento to Newark generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Newark

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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