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How far is Halifax from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Halifax (Halifax Stanfield International Airport) is 2966 miles / 4773 kilometers / 2577 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Halifax (YHZ) is 3660 miles / 5890 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 48 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Halifax Stanfield International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Halifax

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2965.806 miles
  • 4773.002 kilometers
  • 2577.215 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
  • 2958.335 miles
  • 4760.978 kilometers
  • 2570.722 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 Halifax?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Halifax Stanfield International Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Halifax generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 728 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Halifax

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ).

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 Halifax Stanfield International Airport
City: Halifax
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YHZ
ICAO Code: CYHZ
Coordinates: 44°52′50″N, 63°30′30″W