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How far is Ballina from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Ballina (Ballina Byron Gateway Airport) is 7171 miles / 11540 kilometers / 6231 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

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7171
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11540
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6231
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Distance from Sacramento to Ballina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7170.923 miles
  • 11540.482 kilometers
  • 6231.362 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
  • 7178.277 miles
  • 11552.317 kilometers
  • 6237.752 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 Ballina?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is 14 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Ballina generates about 879 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 879 kilograms equals 1 938 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Ballina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK).

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 Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
City: Ballina
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNK
ICAO Code: YBNA
Coordinates: 28°50′2″S, 153°33′43″E