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How far is Nanjing from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 6225 miles / 10018 kilometers / 5410 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6225.206 miles
  • 10018.497 kilometers
  • 5409.556 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
  • 6212.118 miles
  • 9997.434 kilometers
  • 5398.183 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 Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 12 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Nanjing generates about 747 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 747 kilograms equals 1 648 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

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 Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E