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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 7500 miles / 12070 kilometers / 6517 nautical miles.

Sydney Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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7500
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12070
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Distance from Sydney to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7499.771 miles
  • 12069.711 kilometers
  • 6517.123 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
  • 7507.961 miles
  • 12082.893 kilometers
  • 6524.240 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 Sydney to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Sydney Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 14 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Sydney to Sacramento generates about 926 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 926 kilograms equals 2 041 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sydney to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Sydney Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SYD
ICAO Code: YSSY
Coordinates: 33°56′45″S, 151°10′37″E
Destination Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W