How far is Sacramento, CA, from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 5755 miles / 9261 kilometers / 5001 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5754.803 miles
- 9261.458 kilometers
- 5000.787 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- 5740.213 miles
- 9237.977 kilometers
- 4988.109 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 Zurich to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 11 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Sacramento?
The time difference between Zurich and Sacramento is 9 hours. Sacramento is 9 hours behind Zurich.
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Zurich to Sacramento generates about 684 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 684 kilograms equals 1 507 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |
| Destination | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |