New York to Sacramento

Flight distance, time and route map · JFK → SMF

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance4,047 km2,515 miles · 2,185 nautical miles
Flight time
about 5 h 35 min direct, estimated
Heading
west 283° at departure
Type
Domestic · long-haul
Sacramento to New York

Questions

How far is New York from Sacramento by plane?

The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Sacramento International Airport is 4,047 km (2,515 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from New York to Sacramento?

About 5 h 35 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave New York heading west (283°) on the shortest path.

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