How far is Shanghai from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 6135 miles / 9874 kilometers / 5332 nautical miles.
Sacramento International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6135.453 miles
- 9874.054 kilometers
- 5331.563 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- 6122.638 miles
- 9853.430 kilometers
- 5320.427 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 Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 12 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Shanghai generates about 735 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 735 kilograms equals 1 621 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sacramento to Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
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 | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |