How far is El Cajon, CA from Sacramento, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between El Cajon and Sacramento is 473.7 miles (762.34 km).
Flight distance from El Cajon, CA to Sacramento, CA is 473.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 02 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 56 minutes to travel from El Cajon to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from El Cajon, California to Sacramento, California is: 517.47 miles (832.79 km) by car.
Driving from El Cajon to Sacramento will take approximately 08 hours 00 minutes.
#1 El Cajon
The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located in the eastern part of the county. El Cajon is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the El Cajon Valley History Museum and the El Cajon Civic Center.
| Population | 102401 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°47'41"N 116°57'45"W |
| Latitude | 32.7947700 |
| Longitude | -116.9625300 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sacramento
The sixth most populous city in California and the center of the Sacramento metropolitan area. It is located in the Sacramento Valley in central California. Sacramento is the capital of California and is known for its government and its many attractions, such as the California State Capitol and the California State Railroad Museum.
| Population | 512838 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°34'54"N 121°29'40"W |
| Latitude | 38.5815700 |
| Longitude | -121.4944000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sacramento: 9th Street (-121.49442,38.581575)
Estimated Travel Time Between El Cajon and Sacramento
The distance between El Cajon and Sacramento is 833 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 15 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between El Cajon and Sacramento. The current time is 17:01:43.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 69.12 liters (18.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between El Cajon and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from El Cajon to Sacramento is $97.78 (diesel $113.14).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $97.78 | $102.11 | $104.87 | $113.14 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in California ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $5.355 (Diesel $6.196) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between El Cajon and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
