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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 1463 miles / 2355 kilometers / 1271 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) is 2005 miles / 3226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 50 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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1271
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Distance from Sacramento to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1463.165 miles
  • 2354.736 kilometers
  • 1271.456 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
  • 1462.630 miles
  • 2353.875 kilometers
  • 1270.991 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 Fort Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Fort Chipewyan generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 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 Fort Chipewyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).

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 Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W