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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 6170 miles / 9930 kilometers / 5362 nautical miles.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Shanghai to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6170.498 miles
  • 9930.454 kilometers
  • 5362.016 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
  • 6157.628 miles
  • 9909.741 kilometers
  • 5350.832 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 Shanghai to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 12 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Sacramento generates about 740 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 740 kilograms equals 1 631 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Shanghai to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″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