How far is Johannesburg from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 10489 miles / 16881 kilometers / 9115 nautical miles.
Sacramento International Airport – Rand Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Johannesburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Johannesburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 10489.136 miles
- 16880.627 kilometers
- 9114.810 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- 10486.723 miles
- 16876.744 kilometers
- 9112.713 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 Johannesburg?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Rand Airport is 20 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Johannesburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Rand Airport (QRA)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Johannesburg generates about 1 379 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 379 kilograms equals 3 040 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sacramento to Johannesburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Rand Airport (QRA).
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 | Rand Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Johannesburg |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | QRA |
| ICAO Code: | FAGM |
| Coordinates: | 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E |