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

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) is 2374 miles / 3821 kilometers / 2063 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Harrisburg (MDT) is 2699 miles / 4344 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 12 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Harrisburg International Airport

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2374
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3821
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Distance from Sacramento to Harrisburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2374.282 miles
  • 3821.036 kilometers
  • 2063.194 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
  • 2368.444 miles
  • 3811.641 kilometers
  • 2058.121 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 Harrisburg?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Harrisburg generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 574 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 Harrisburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT).

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 Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W