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How far is London from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 2119 miles / 3410 kilometers / 1841 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to London (YXU) is 2449 miles / 3942 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 38 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – London International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2118.607 miles
  • 3409.568 kilometers
  • 1841.019 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
  • 2113.372 miles
  • 3401.143 kilometers
  • 1836.470 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to London International Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and London International Airport (YXU)

On average, flying from Sacramento to London generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 509 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 London

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

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 London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W