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How far is Thunder Bay from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 1729 miles / 2782 kilometers / 1502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 2129 miles / 3426 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 6 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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1729
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2782
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1502
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Distance from Sacramento to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1728.866 miles
  • 2782.340 kilometers
  • 1502.343 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
  • 1725.149 miles
  • 2776.359 kilometers
  • 1499.114 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 Sacramento to Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Thunder Bay generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W