How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 2453 miles / 3947 kilometers / 2131 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 2784 miles / 4480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 42 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Wings Field
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Distance from Sacramento to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2452.502 miles
- 3946.920 kilometers
- 2131.166 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- 2446.474 miles
- 3937.219 kilometers
- 2125.928 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Wings Field is 5 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Wings Field (BBX)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Philadelphia generates about 270 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 270 kilograms equals 594 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 Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Wings Field (BBX).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| Destination | Wings Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BBX |
| ICAO Code: | KLOM |
| Coordinates: | 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W |