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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Provo, UT?

The distance between Provo (Provo Municipal Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 538 miles / 865 kilometers / 467 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Provo (PVU) to Sacramento (SMF) is 700 miles / 1126 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 56 minutes.

Provo Municipal Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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538
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Distance from Provo to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 537.794 miles
  • 865.495 kilometers
  • 467.330 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
  • 536.548 miles
  • 863.491 kilometers
  • 466.248 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 Provo to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Provo Municipal Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Provo to Sacramento generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Provo to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Provo Municipal Airport
City: Provo, UT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PVU
ICAO Code: KPVU
Coordinates: 40°13′9″N, 111°43′22″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