How far is Sanming from Athens, GA?
The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 8054 miles / 12961 kilometers / 6998 nautical miles.
Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Shaxian Airport
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Distance from Athens to Sanming
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to Sanming. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8053.510 miles
- 12960.868 kilometers
- 6998.309 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- 8040.713 miles
- 12940.273 kilometers
- 6987.189 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 Athens to Sanming?
The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Shaxian Airport is 15 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Athens and Sanming?
The time difference between Athens and Sanming is 12 hours. Sanming is 12 hours ahead of Athens.
Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)
On average, flying from Athens to Sanming generates about 1 006 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 006 kilograms equals 2 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Athens to Sanming
See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ).
Airport information
| Origin | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |
| Destination | Shaxian Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sanming |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SQJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSM |
| Coordinates: | 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E |