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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Geneva?

The distance between Geneva (Geneva Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 5751 miles / 9255 kilometers / 4997 nautical miles.

Geneva Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Geneva to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5750.501 miles
  • 9254.534 kilometers
  • 4997.049 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
  • 5736.047 miles
  • 9231.273 kilometers
  • 4984.489 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 Geneva to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Geneva Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 11 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Geneva to Sacramento generates about 683 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 683 kilograms equals 1 506 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Geneva to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″E
Destination Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W