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How far is Cherbourg from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 5343 miles / 8598 kilometers / 4643 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Cherbourg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5342.529 miles
  • 8597.967 kilometers
  • 4642.531 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
  • 5328.652 miles
  • 8575.634 kilometers
  • 4630.472 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 Cherbourg?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 10 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Cherbourg generates about 629 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 629 kilograms equals 1 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Cherbourg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).

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 Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W