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How far is Gander from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 3312 miles / 5330 kilometers / 2878 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Gander (YQX) is 4759 miles / 7659 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 97 hours 29 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Gander International Airport

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3312
Miles
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5330
Kilometers
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2878
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 46 min
Time Difference
4 h 30 min
CO2 emission
372 kg

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Distance from Sacramento to Gander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3312.212 miles
  • 5330.489 kilometers
  • 2878.234 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
  • 3303.777 miles
  • 5316.914 kilometers
  • 2870.904 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 Gander?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Gander International Airport is 6 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Gander International Airport (YQX)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Gander generates about 372 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 372 kilograms equals 820 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 Gander

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

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 Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W