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How far is Niagara Falls, NY, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls International Airport) is 2229 miles / 3587 kilometers / 1937 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Niagara Falls (IAG) is 2565 miles / 4128 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 58 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Niagara Falls International Airport

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2229
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3587
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1937
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Distance from Sacramento to Niagara Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2229.087 miles
  • 3587.367 kilometers
  • 1937.023 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
  • 2223.563 miles
  • 3578.479 kilometers
  • 1932.224 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 Niagara Falls?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Niagara Falls International Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Niagara Falls generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 537 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 Niagara Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Niagara Falls International Airport
City: Niagara Falls, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAG
ICAO Code: KIAG
Coordinates: 43°6′26″N, 78°56′46″W