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

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

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Pocatello (PIH) is 698 miles / 1123 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 18 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Pocatello Regional Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Pocatello

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

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

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

On average, flying from Sacramento to Pocatello 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 Sacramento to Pocatello

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

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 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