How far is Yellowknife from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1670 miles / 2688 kilometers / 1451 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 2288 miles / 3682 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 24 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Yellowknife Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Yellowknife
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Yellowknife. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1670.305 miles
- 2688.095 kilometers
- 1451.455 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- 1669.526 miles
- 2686.842 kilometers
- 1450.779 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 Yellowknife?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Yellowknife?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Yellowknife generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 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 Yellowknife
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).
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 | Yellowknife Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yellowknife |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZF |
| ICAO Code: | CYZF |
| Coordinates: | 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W |