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How far is London from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and London (Luton Airport) is 5265 miles / 8472 kilometers / 4575 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Luton Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5264.509 miles
  • 8472.406 kilometers
  • 4574.733 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
  • 5250.666 miles
  • 8450.127 kilometers
  • 4562.704 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Luton Airport is 10 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Luton Airport (LTN)

On average, flying from Sacramento to London generates about 618 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 618 kilograms equals 1 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to London

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

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 Luton Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LTN
ICAO Code: EGGW
Coordinates: 51°52′28″N, 0°22′5″W