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

The distance between Reading (Reading Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 2413 miles / 3883 kilometers / 2097 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Reading (RDG) to Sacramento (SMF) is 2753 miles / 4430 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 0 minutes.

Reading Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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2413
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2097
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Distance from Reading to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2412.741 miles
  • 3882.930 kilometers
  • 2096.615 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
  • 2406.800 miles
  • 3873.370 kilometers
  • 2091.452 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 Reading to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Reading Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Reading Regional Airport (RDG) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Reading to Sacramento generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 584 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Reading to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Reading Regional Airport (RDG) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Reading Regional Airport
City: Reading, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDG
ICAO Code: KRDG
Coordinates: 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W
Destination Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W