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How far is Kathmandu from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 7544 miles / 12141 kilometers / 6556 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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7544
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12141
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6556
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
14 h 47 min
Time Difference
13 h 45 min
CO2 emission
932 kg

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Distance from Sacramento to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7544.181 miles
  • 12141.183 kilometers
  • 6555.714 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
  • 7530.602 miles
  • 12119.330 kilometers
  • 6543.915 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 Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 14 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Kathmandu generates about 932 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 932 kilograms equals 2 055 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Kathmandu

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

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 Tribhuvan International Airport
City: Kathmandu
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: KTM
ICAO Code: VNKT
Coordinates: 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E