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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Lima?

The distance between Lima (Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 4517 miles / 7270 kilometers / 3925 nautical miles.

Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Lima to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4517.064 miles
  • 7269.509 kilometers
  • 3925.221 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
  • 4526.587 miles
  • 7284.836 kilometers
  • 3933.497 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 Lima to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 9 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Lima to Sacramento generates about 522 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 522 kilograms equals 1 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lima to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport
City: Lima
Country: Perú Flag of Perú
IATA Code: LIM
ICAO Code: SPIM
Coordinates: 12°1′18″S, 77°6′51″W
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