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How far is Guangzhou from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) is 6882 miles / 11075 kilometers / 5980 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Guangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6881.787 miles
  • 11075.162 kilometers
  • 5980.109 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
  • 6869.721 miles
  • 11055.745 kilometers
  • 5969.625 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 Guangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is 13 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Guangzhou generates about 838 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 838 kilograms equals 1 848 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Guangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″E