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How far is Yamagata from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Yamagata (Yamagata Airport) is 5012 miles / 8066 kilometers / 4355 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Yamagata Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Yamagata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5012.008 miles
  • 8066.045 kilometers
  • 4355.316 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
  • 5000.091 miles
  • 8046.866 kilometers
  • 4344.960 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 Yamagata?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Yamagata Airport is 9 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Yamagata Airport (GAJ)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Yamagata generates about 585 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 585 kilograms equals 1 291 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Yamagata

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

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 Yamagata Airport
City: Yamagata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: GAJ
ICAO Code: RJSC
Coordinates: 38°24′42″N, 140°22′15″E