New York (JFK) to Sacramento (SMF)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,515
miles
4,047
kilometers
2,185
nautical miles

🕐 5h 17m
Flight Time
🧭 W (283°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,515 4,024
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,515 4,024
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,515 3,773
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,515 3,773
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,515 5,030
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,515 3,773
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 New York to Sacramento would take approximately 6 days compared to just 5h 17m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The JFK to SMF route connects New York, United States with Sacramento, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,515 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 New York. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

🛬 About SMF

Sacramento International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2,515 miles (4,047 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to SMF typically take around 5h 17m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,515 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.