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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 6839 miles / 11006 kilometers / 5943 nautical miles.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Chengdu to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6838.632 miles
  • 11005.711 kilometers
  • 5942.609 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
  • 6824.930 miles
  • 10983.660 kilometers
  • 5930.702 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 Chengdu to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 13 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Sacramento generates about 832 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 832 kilograms equals 1 835 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chengdu to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″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