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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Pocatello, ID?

The distance between Pocatello (Pocatello Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 554 miles / 891 kilometers / 481 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pocatello (PIH) to Sacramento (SMF) is 697 miles / 1121 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 15 minutes.

Pocatello Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Pocatello to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 553.628 miles
  • 890.978 kilometers
  • 481.090 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
  • 552.808 miles
  • 889.658 kilometers
  • 480.377 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 Pocatello to Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Pocatello Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Pocatello to Sacramento generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 235 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pocatello to Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Airport information

Origin Pocatello Regional Airport
City: Pocatello, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIH
ICAO Code: KPIH
Coordinates: 42°54′35″N, 112°35′45″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