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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 5903 miles / 9500 kilometers / 5129 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5902.768 miles
  • 9499.585 kilometers
  • 5129.365 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
  • 5888.790 miles
  • 9477.090 kilometers
  • 5117.219 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 Beijing to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 11 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Beijing to Sacramento generates about 704 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 704 kilograms equals 1 551 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″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