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How far is St Petersburg, FL, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and St Petersburg (St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport) is 2334 miles / 3756 kilometers / 2028 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to St Petersburg (PIE) is 2807 miles / 4518 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 29 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport

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2334
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2028
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Distance from Sacramento to St Petersburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2333.890 miles
  • 3756.031 kilometers
  • 2028.095 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
  • 2330.027 miles
  • 3749.816 kilometers
  • 2024.738 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 St Petersburg?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

On average, flying from Sacramento to St Petersburg generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 564 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 St Petersburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE).

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 St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport
City: St Petersburg, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIE
ICAO Code: KPIE
Coordinates: 27°54′36″N, 82°41′14″W