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How far is Gander from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 3305 miles / 5319 kilometers / 2872 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Gander (YQX) is 4749 miles / 7642 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 97 hours 23 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Gander International Airport

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3305
Miles
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5319
Kilometers
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2872
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 45 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
371 kg

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Distance from Sacramento to Gander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3304.908 miles
  • 5318.734 kilometers
  • 2871.887 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
  • 3296.524 miles
  • 5305.241 kilometers
  • 2864.601 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 Gander?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Gander International Airport is 6 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Gander International Airport (YQX)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Gander generates about 371 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 371 kilograms equals 818 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 Gander

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Gander International Airport (YQX).

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 Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W