How far is Sacramento, CA, from Philadelphia, PA?
The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2458 miles / 3956 kilometers / 2136 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2797 miles / 4501 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 0 minutes.
Philadelphia International Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Philadelphia to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2457.931 miles
- 3955.657 kilometers
- 2135.884 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- 2451.903 miles
- 3945.956 kilometers
- 2130.646 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 Philadelphia to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Philadelphia to Sacramento generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 596 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
Airport information
| Origin | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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 |