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How far is Bullhead City, AZ, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Bullhead City (Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport) is 459 miles / 739 kilometers / 399 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Bullhead City (IFP) is 587 miles / 945 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 16 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Bullhead City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 459.176 miles
  • 738.972 kilometers
  • 399.013 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
  • 458.666 miles
  • 738.152 kilometers
  • 398.570 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 Bullhead City?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Bullhead City generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 204 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 Bullhead City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP).

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 Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport
City: Bullhead City, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IFP
ICAO Code: KIFP
Coordinates: 35°9′26″N, 114°33′35″W