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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 6882 miles / 11075 kilometers / 5980 nautical miles.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6881.787 miles
  • 11075.162 kilometers
  • 5980.109 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
  • 6869.721 miles
  • 11055.745 kilometers
  • 5969.625 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 Guangzhou to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 13 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Sacramento generates about 838 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 838 kilograms equals 1 848 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Guangzhou to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E
Destination 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