How far is San Diego, CA from Sacramento, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between San Diego and Sacramento is 472.46 miles (760.34 km).

Flight distance from San Diego, CA to Sacramento, CA is 472.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 01 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 55 minutes to travel from San Diego to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Sacramento, California is: 511.15 miles (822.61 km) by car.

Driving from San Diego to Sacramento will take approximately 07 hours 55 minutes.

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#1 San Diego

The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.

Population 1422420
GPS Coordinates 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W
Latitude 32.7157100
Longitude -117.1647200
Altitude 20
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 San Diego and Sacramento

The distance between San Diego and Sacramento is 823 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 08 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 San Diego and Sacramento. The current time is 16:29:56.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 17 hours 01 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 12 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 10 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 08 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 07 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 06 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 06 hours 22 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 68.28 liters (18.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Diego and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Diego to Sacramento is $96.59 (diesel $111.76).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $96.59 $100.86 $103.59 $111.76

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 November 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Diego 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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