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How far is Amsterdam from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) is 5388 miles / 8670 kilometers / 4682 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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5388
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8670
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4682
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Distance from Sacramento to Amsterdam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5387.552 miles
  • 8670.424 kilometers
  • 4681.655 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
  • 5373.373 miles
  • 8647.605 kilometers
  • 4669.333 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 Sacramento to Amsterdam?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 10 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Amsterdam generates about 635 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 635 kilograms equals 1 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Amsterdam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E