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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 6809 miles / 10958 kilometers / 5917 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Sacramento International 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)
  • 6808.929 miles
  • 10957.909 kilometers
  • 5916.798 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
  • 6823.593 miles
  • 10981.509 kilometers
  • 5929.540 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 International Airport is 13 hours and 23 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Wellington to Sacramento generates about 828 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 828 kilograms equals 1 825 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 International Airport (SMF).

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 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