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

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) is 597 miles / 961 kilometers / 519 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Idaho Falls (IDA) is 752 miles / 1210 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 12 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Idaho Falls Regional Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Idaho Falls

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Idaho Falls. 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 Sacramento to Idaho Falls?

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

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

On average, flying from Sacramento to Idaho Falls 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 Sacramento to Idaho Falls

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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