How far is Sacramento, CA, from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 5306 miles / 8540 kilometers / 4611 nautical miles.

Distance from London to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5306.331 miles
• 8539.712 kilometers
• 4611.075 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

• 5292.432 miles
• 8517.344 kilometers
• 4598.998 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 London to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 10 hours and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Sacramento?

The time difference between London and Sacramento is 8 hours. Sacramento is 8 hours behind London.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from London to Sacramento generates about 624 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 624 kilograms equals 1 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin	London Gatwick Airport
City:	London
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LGW
ICAO Code:	EGKK
Coordinates:	51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W

Destination	Sacramento International Airport
City:	Sacramento, CA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	SMF
ICAO Code:	KSMF
Coordinates:	38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W