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How far is Groningen from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Groningen (Groningen Airport Eelde) is 5393 miles / 8679 kilometers / 4686 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Groningen Airport Eelde

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Distance from Sacramento to Groningen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5392.638 miles
  • 8678.610 kilometers
  • 4686.075 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
  • 5378.394 miles
  • 8655.686 kilometers
  • 4673.697 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 Groningen?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Groningen Airport Eelde is 10 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Groningen generates about 635 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 635 kilograms equals 1 401 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Groningen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ).

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 Groningen Airport Eelde
City: Groningen
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: GRQ
ICAO Code: EHGG
Coordinates: 53°7′10″N, 6°34′45″E