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How far is Plattsburgh, NY, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh International Airport) is 2487 miles / 4002 kilometers / 2161 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Plattsburgh (PBG) is 2894 miles / 4658 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 2 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Plattsburgh International Airport

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2487
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4002
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2161
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Distance from Sacramento to Plattsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2486.883 miles
  • 4002.251 kilometers
  • 2161.043 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
  • 2480.692 miles
  • 3992.286 kilometers
  • 2155.662 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 Plattsburgh?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Plattsburgh International Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Plattsburgh generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 603 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 Plattsburgh

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

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 Plattsburgh International Airport
City: Plattsburgh, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBG
ICAO Code: KPBG
Coordinates: 44°39′3″N, 73°28′5″W