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

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 2178 miles / 3506 kilometers / 1893 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Sacramento (MHR) is 2479 miles / 3989 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 7 minutes.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Pittsburgh to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2178.282 miles
  • 3505.606 kilometers
  • 1892.876 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
  • 2172.932 miles
  • 3496.995 kilometers
  • 1888.226 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 Pittsburgh to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Sacramento generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Sacramento

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

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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