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How far is Sendai from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Sendai (Sendai Airport) is 4999 miles / 8045 kilometers / 4344 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Sendai Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Sendai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4998.877 miles
  • 8044.912 kilometers
  • 4343.905 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
  • 4987.027 miles
  • 8025.842 kilometers
  • 4333.608 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 Sendai?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Sendai Airport is 9 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Sendai Airport (SDJ)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Sendai generates about 584 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 584 kilograms equals 1 287 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Sendai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Sendai Airport (SDJ).

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 Sendai Airport
City: Sendai
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: SDJ
ICAO Code: RJSS
Coordinates: 38°8′22″N, 140°55′1″E