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How far is Wollongong from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Wollongong (Shellharbour Airport) is 7533 miles / 12123 kilometers / 6546 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Shellharbour Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Wollongong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7532.855 miles
  • 12122.955 kilometers
  • 6545.872 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
  • 7541.218 miles
  • 12136.414 kilometers
  • 6553.139 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 Wollongong?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Shellharbour Airport is 14 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Wollongong generates about 931 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 931 kilograms equals 2 052 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Wollongong

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

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 Shellharbour Airport
City: Wollongong
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: WOL
ICAO Code: YWOL
Coordinates: 34°33′39″S, 150°47′20″E