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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Idaho Falls, ID?

The distance between Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 591 miles / 951 kilometers / 513 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Sacramento (MHR) is 741 miles / 1193 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 5 minutes.

Idaho Falls Regional Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Idaho Falls to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 590.710 miles
  • 950.656 kilometers
  • 513.313 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
  • 589.958 miles
  • 949.446 kilometers
  • 512.660 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 Idaho Falls to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Idaho Falls to Sacramento generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 246 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Idaho Falls to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

Airport information

Origin Idaho Falls Regional Airport
City: Idaho Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IDA
ICAO Code: KIDA
Coordinates: 43°30′52″N, 112°4′15″W
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