How far is Rancho Santa Margarita, CA from Sacramento, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rancho Santa Margarita and Sacramento is 404.51 miles (651 km).

Flight distance from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to Sacramento, CA is 404.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 54 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 49 minutes to travel from Rancho Santa Margarita to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rancho Santa Margarita, California to Sacramento, California is: 452.36 miles (728 km) by car.

Driving from Rancho Santa Margarita to Sacramento will take approximately 07 hours 19 minutes.

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#1 Rancho Santa Margarita

A city in Orange County, California. It is located in the South Coast region of the county. Rancho Santa Margarita is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Rancho Santa Margarita Historical Society and the Rancho Santa Margarita Town Center.

Population 47569
GPS Coordinates 33°38'27"N 117°36'11"W
Latitude 33.6408600
Longitude -117.6031000
Altitude 289
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Rancho Santa Margarita and Sacramento

The distance between Rancho Santa Margarita and Sacramento is 728 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 08 hours 05 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 Rancho Santa Margarita and Sacramento. The current time is 00:37:56.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 15 hours 04 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 11 hours 18 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 09 hours 02 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 07 hours 32 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 06 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 06 hours 01 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 05 hours 38 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 60.42 liters (15.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rancho Santa Margarita and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rancho Santa Margarita to Sacramento is $85.48 (diesel $98.9).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $85.48 $89.26 $91.67 $98.9

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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 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rancho Santa Margarita and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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