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How far is Pyongyang from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 5589 miles / 8995 kilometers / 4857 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Pyongyang International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5588.994 miles
  • 8994.615 kilometers
  • 4856.703 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
  • 5575.738 miles
  • 8973.280 kilometers
  • 4845.184 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 Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 11 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Pyongyang generates about 661 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 661 kilograms equals 1 458 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Pyongyang

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

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 Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E