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How far is Geneva from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Geneva (Geneva Airport) is 5751 miles / 9256 kilometers / 4998 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Geneva Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Geneva

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5751.120 miles
  • 9255.531 kilometers
  • 4997.587 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
  • 5736.635 miles
  • 9232.219 kilometers
  • 4985.000 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 Geneva?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Geneva Airport is 11 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Geneva Airport (GVA)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Geneva generates about 683 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 683 kilograms equals 1 506 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Geneva

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

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 Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″E