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How far is Sydney from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Sydney (Sydney Airport) is 7491 miles / 12055 kilometers / 6509 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Sydney Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Sydney

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7490.596 miles
  • 12054.945 kilometers
  • 6509.150 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
  • 7498.877 miles
  • 12068.273 kilometers
  • 6516.346 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 Sydney?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Sydney Airport is 14 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Sydney Airport (SYD)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Sydney generates about 925 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 925 kilograms equals 2 038 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Sydney

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Sydney Airport (SYD).

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 Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E