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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 5613 miles / 9034 kilometers / 4878 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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4878
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Distance from Frankfurt to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5613.239 miles
  • 9033.633 kilometers
  • 4877.772 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
  • 5598.694 miles
  • 9010.224 kilometers
  • 4865.132 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 Frankfurt to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 11 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Sacramento generates about 665 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 665 kilograms equals 1 465 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Sacramento

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

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E
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