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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 International Airport) is 597 miles / 961 kilometers / 519 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Sacramento (SMF) is 751 miles / 1209 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 9 minutes.

Idaho Falls Regional Airport – Sacramento International 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)
  • 597.317 miles
  • 961.288 kilometers
  • 519.054 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
  • 596.493 miles
  • 959.963 kilometers
  • 518.339 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 International Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Idaho Falls to Sacramento generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 248 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 International Airport (SMF).

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 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