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How far is Ningbo from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Ningbo (Ningbo Lishe International Airport) is 6215 miles / 10002 kilometers / 5400 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Ningbo Lishe International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Ningbo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6214.779 miles
  • 10001.717 kilometers
  • 5400.495 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
  • 6202.116 miles
  • 9981.339 kilometers
  • 5389.492 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 Ningbo?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport is 12 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Ningbo generates about 746 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 746 kilograms equals 1 644 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Ningbo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB).

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 Ningbo Lishe International Airport
City: Ningbo
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NGB
ICAO Code: ZSNB
Coordinates: 29°49′36″N, 121°27′43″E