How far is Beijing from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 5885 miles / 9471 kilometers / 5114 nautical miles.
Sacramento International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Beijing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Beijing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5885.037 miles
- 9471.049 kilometers
- 5113.958 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- 5871.069 miles
- 9448.570 kilometers
- 5101.820 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 Beijing?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 11 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Beijing?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Beijing generates about 701 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 701 kilograms equals 1 546 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sacramento to Beijing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| Destination | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |