How far is Golmud from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Golmud (Golmud Airport) is 6768 miles / 10893 kilometers / 5882 nautical miles.
Sacramento International Airport – Golmud Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Golmud
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Golmud. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6768.373 miles
- 10892.641 kilometers
- 5881.556 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- 6753.613 miles
- 10868.886 kilometers
- 5868.729 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 Golmud?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Golmud Airport is 13 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Golmud?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Golmud Airport (GOQ)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Golmud generates about 822 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 822 kilograms equals 1 813 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sacramento to Golmud
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Golmud Airport (GOQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| Destination | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |