How far is El Centro, CA from Sacramento, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between El Centro and Sacramento is 520.13 miles (837.07 km).
Flight distance from El Centro, CA to Sacramento, CA is 520.13 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 01 hours 05 minutes to travel from El Centro to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from El Centro, California to Sacramento, California is: 596.24 miles (959.55 km) by car.
Driving from El Centro to Sacramento will take approximately 09 hours 29 minutes.
#1 El Centro
A city in Imperial County, California. It is located on the Mexican border in the southeastern part of the state. El Centro is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the El Centro Historical Society and the El Centro Museum.
| Population | 43601 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°47'31"N 115°33'47"W |
| Latitude | 32.7920000 |
| Longitude | -115.5630500 |
| Altitude | -12 |
| 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 Centro and Sacramento
The distance between El Centro and Sacramento is 960 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 10 hours 39 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 Centro and Sacramento. The current time is 14:59:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14 hours 54 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 07 hours 56 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 07 hours 26 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 79.64 liters (21.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between El Centro and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from El Centro to Sacramento is $112.67 (diesel $130.36).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $112.67 | $117.65 | $120.83 | $130.36 |
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 17, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between El Centro and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
