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How far is Sanming from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 8018 miles / 12903 kilometers / 6967 nautical miles.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Shaxian Airport

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8018
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12903
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6967
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Flight time duration
15 h 40 min
CO2 emission
1 001 kg

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Distance from Charlotte to Sanming

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charlotte to Sanming. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8017.622 miles
  • 12903.111 kilometers
  • 6967.123 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
  • 8004.699 miles
  • 12882.314 kilometers
  • 6955.893 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 Charlotte to Sanming?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Shaxian Airport is 15 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Sanming generates about 1 001 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 001 kilograms equals 2 207 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Charlotte to Sanming

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W
Destination Shaxian Airport
City: Sanming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SQJ
ICAO Code: ZSSM
Coordinates: 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E