How far is Chengdu from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 6837 miles / 11003 kilometers / 5941 nautical miles.
Sacramento International Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Chengdu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Chengdu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6837.059 miles
- 11003.180 kilometers
- 5941.242 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- 6823.416 miles
- 10981.223 kilometers
- 5929.386 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 Chengdu?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 13 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Chengdu?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Chengdu generates about 832 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 832 kilograms equals 1 834 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sacramento to Chengdu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
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 | Chengdu Tianfu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | TFU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUTF |
| Coordinates: | 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E |