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How far is Lübeck from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Lübeck (Lübeck Airport) is 5459 miles / 8785 kilometers / 4744 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Lübeck Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Lübeck

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5458.829 miles
  • 8785.134 kilometers
  • 4743.593 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
  • 5444.377 miles
  • 8761.875 kilometers
  • 4731.034 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 Lübeck?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Lübeck Airport is 10 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Lübeck Airport (LBC)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Lübeck generates about 644 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 644 kilograms equals 1 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Lübeck

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

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 Lübeck Airport
City: Lübeck
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: LBC
ICAO Code: EDHL
Coordinates: 53°48′19″N, 10°43′9″E