Newark (EWR) to Sacramento (SMF)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,494

miles

4,014

kilometers

2,167

nautical miles

🕐 5h 15m

Flight Time

🧭 W (283°)

Direction

🌍 -3h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	2,494	+1,496	3,990 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	2,494	+1,496	3,990 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	2,494	+1,247	3,741 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	2,494	+1,247	3,741 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	2,494	+2,494	4,988 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	2,494	+1,247	3,741 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Newark to Sacramento would take approximately 6 days compared to just 5h 15m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The EWR to SMF route connects Newark, United States with Sacramento, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,494 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 283° from Newark. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves Newark, United States.

🛬 About SMF

Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) serves Sacramento, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2,494 miles (4,014 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from EWR to SMF typically take around 5h 15m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 2,494 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.