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How far is Alicante from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) is 5949 miles / 9574 kilometers / 5170 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Alicante–Elche Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Alicante

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5949.003 miles
  • 9573.993 kilometers
  • 5169.543 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
  • 5935.192 miles
  • 9551.766 kilometers
  • 5157.541 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 Alicante?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Alicante–Elche Airport is 11 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Alicante generates about 710 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 710 kilograms equals 1 565 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Alicante

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W
Destination Alicante–Elche Airport
City: Alicante
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: ALC
ICAO Code: LEAL
Coordinates: 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W