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How far is Xi'an from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is 6459 miles / 10394 kilometers / 5612 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Xi'an

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6458.655 miles
  • 10394.198 kilometers
  • 5612.418 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
  • 6444.669 miles
  • 10371.689 kilometers
  • 5600.264 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 Xi'an?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 12 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Xi'an generates about 779 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 779 kilograms equals 1 718 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Xi'an

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

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 Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E