How far is Thunder Bay from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 1737 miles / 2795 kilometers / 1509 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 2140 miles / 3444 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 13 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Thunder Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Thunder Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1736.754 miles
- 2795.034 kilometers
- 1509.198 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- 1732.976 miles
- 2788.954 kilometers
- 1505.915 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 Thunder Bay?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Thunder Bay?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Thunder Bay generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 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 Thunder Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).
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 | Thunder Bay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Thunder Bay |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQT |
| ICAO Code: | CYQT |
| Coordinates: | 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W |