How far is Shanghai from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 6152 miles / 9901 kilometers / 5346 nautical miles.
Sacramento International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 6152.104 miles
- 9900.852 kilometers
- 5346.032 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- 6139.250 miles
- 9880.165 kilometers
- 5334.862 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 12 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Shanghai?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Shanghai generates about 737 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 737 kilograms equals 1 626 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
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 Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |