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How far is Kangding from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 6936 miles / 11162 kilometers / 6027 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Kangding Airport

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6936
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11162
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6027
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Distance from Sacramento to Kangding

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6935.916 miles
  • 11162.276 kilometers
  • 6027.147 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
  • 6922.199 miles
  • 11140.200 kilometers
  • 6015.227 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 Kangding?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Kangding Airport is 13 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Kangding Airport (KGT)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Kangding generates about 846 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 846 kilograms equals 1 865 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Kangding

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

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 Kangding Airport
City: Kangding
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KGT
ICAO Code: ZUKD
Coordinates: 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E