New York (LGA) to Sacramento (SMF)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,508
miles
4,036
kilometers
2,179
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
2,508 4,013
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,508 4,013
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,508 3,762
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,508 3,762
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,508 5,016
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,508 3,762
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?

This long-haul flight covers 2,508 miles across 6 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The LGA to SMF route connects New York, United States with Sacramento, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,508 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 LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.

🛬 About SMF

Sacramento International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from La Guardia Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2,508 miles (4,036 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGA to SMF typically take around 5h 17m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,508 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.