How far is Richmond from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond Airport) is 7373 miles / 11866 kilometers / 6407 nautical miles.
Sacramento International Airport – Richmond Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7373.371 miles
- 11866.290 kilometers
- 6407.284 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- 7376.429 miles
- 11871.211 kilometers
- 6409.941 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Richmond Airport is 14 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Richmond Airport (RCM)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Richmond generates about 908 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 908 kilograms equals 2 001 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sacramento to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Richmond Airport (RCM).
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 | Richmond Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | RCM |
| ICAO Code: | YRMD |
| Coordinates: | 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E |