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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 6813 miles / 10964 kilometers / 5920 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Wellington to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6812.640 miles
  • 10963.882 kilometers
  • 5920.023 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
  • 6827.217 miles
  • 10987.341 kilometers
  • 5932.690 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 Wellington to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 13 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Wellington to Sacramento generates about 829 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 829 kilograms equals 1 827 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″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