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How far is Dresden from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Dresden (Dresden Airport) is 5684 miles / 9147 kilometers / 4939 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Dresden Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Dresden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5683.982 miles
  • 9147.482 kilometers
  • 4939.245 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
  • 5669.182 miles
  • 9123.664 kilometers
  • 4926.384 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 Dresden?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Dresden Airport is 11 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Dresden Airport (DRS)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Dresden generates about 674 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 674 kilograms equals 1 486 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Dresden

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Dresden Airport (DRS).

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 Dresden Airport
City: Dresden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: DRS
ICAO Code: EDDC
Coordinates: 51°7′58″N, 13°46′1″E