Distance from Sacramento to Houston (United States)

The distance between Sacramento, California and Houston, Texas is 2,589 kilometers (1,609 miles).

Sacramento, California, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Sacramento is located in northern California while Houston is situated in southeastern Texas, both cities are part of the United States with significant distance separating them. The straight-line distance between them is 2,589 kilometers, heading east.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Sacramento at 14 meters above sea level and Houston at 30 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Sacramento to Houston covers approximately 3050 km, passing through major highways such as I-5 S, I-10 E, and regions including California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Grand Canyon, Phoenix, El Paso, San Antonio.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Sacramento to Houston traverses diverse landscapes including deserts and plains, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon and San Antonio along the way.

Best time to travel

Best times to travel are spring and fall due to mild weather in Houston, or winter for cooler temperatures and fewer tourists.

Climate

Houston generally experiences a more humid and warmer climate compared to Sacramento, with significant rainfall throughout the year.

Accessibility

Houston offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Sacramento, providing ease of movement for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Sacramento, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 38.5816° N 121.4944° W

Elevation: 14 m (46 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC)
  • Mc Clellan Airfield (MCC)
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
  • Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
  • Travis Air Force Base (SUU)
Houston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W

Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Andrau Airpark (AAP)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Ellington Airport (EFD)
  • West Houston Airport (IWS)

Other distances from Sacramento

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Sacramento to New York City 4,033 km
From Sacramento to Los Angeles 581 km
From Sacramento to Chicago 2,885 km
From Sacramento to Houston 2,589 km
From Sacramento to Phoenix 1,022 km

Other distances from Houston

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Houston to New York City 2,283 km
From Houston to Los Angeles 2,211 km
From Houston to Chicago 1,510 km
From Houston to Phoenix 1,635 km
From Houston to Philadelphia 2,158 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Sacramento and Houston.

From To Distance (kilometers)
San Diego, United States New Orleans, United States 2,589 km
Indianapolis, United States Tlalpan, Mexico 2,589 km
San Juan, Puerto Rico The Bronx, United States 2,590 km
Los Angeles, United States Puebla, Mexico 2,590 km
Lima, Peru Barquisimeto, Venezuela 2,588 km
Mérida, Mexico Mesa, United States 2,588 km
Indianapolis, United States Culiacán, Mexico 2,588 km
Indianapolis, United States Xochimilco, Mexico 2,591 km
Kingston, Jamaica Dallas, United States 2,587 km
Belo Horizonte, Brazil La Paz, Bolivia 2,587 km
Hermosillo, Mexico Winnipeg, Canada 2,586 km
Monterrey, Mexico Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 2,586 km
Santiago, Chile São Paulo, Brazil 2,586 km
San Jose, United States Tonalá, Mexico 2,586 km
Santiago, Chile Campinas, Brazil 2,586 km
Callao, Peru Maracaibo, Venezuela 2,586 km
Toronto, Canada Cancún, Mexico 2,592 km
San Juan, Puerto Rico Manhattan, United States 2,586 km

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