Distance from Sacramento to Washington (United States)

The distance between Sacramento, California and Washington, District of Columbia is 3,826 kilometers (2,378 miles).

Sacramento, California, United States

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Sacramento is located on the west coast of the United States, while Washington, D.C. is situated on the east coast, highlighting the vast expanse of the country. The straight-line distance between them is 3,826 kilometers, heading east.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Sacramento at 14 meters above sea level and Washington at 6 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. spans across the United States, passing through major highways like I-80 and I-70, crossing states such as Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and Ohio.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Lake Tahoe, Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, Gateway Arch, Appalachian Mountains.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. covers diverse landscapes, including mountains, plains, and urban areas, with landmarks like the Gateway Arch and Appalachian Mountains.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Washington, D.C., offering pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists, while summer is popular for its numerous events.

Climate

Washington, D.C. experiences more humid summers and colder winters compared to Sacramento's milder climate, with distinct seasonal changes.

Accessibility

Washington, D.C. offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than Sacramento, providing ease of movement for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 6-7 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 6-8 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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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)
Washington, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW)
  • Davison Army Air Field (DAA)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Montgomery County Airpark (GAI)

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 Washington

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Washington to New York City 329 km
From Washington to Los Angeles 3,700 km
From Washington to Chicago 958 km
From Washington to Houston 1,962 km
From Washington to Phoenix 3,189 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 Washington.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Rosario, Argentina Recife, Brazil 3,826 km
Barcelona, Venezuela Halifax, Canada 3,826 km
Medellín, Colombia San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina 3,826 km
Portland, United States Raleigh, United States 3,826 km
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Mazatlán, Mexico 3,827 km
Callao, Peru Cancún, Mexico 3,827 km
Moscow, Russia Sevilla, Spain 3,825 km
Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico Edmonton, Canada 3,825 km
Zaragoza, Spain Ibadan, Nigeria 3,827 km
Barcelona, Venezuela Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico 3,827 km
Tehran, Iran Chennai, India 3,825 km
Tegucigalpa, Honduras Los Angeles, United States 3,828 km
Lima, Peru Cancún, Mexico 3,828 km
San Salvador, El Salvador Laval, Canada 3,824 km
Guadalajara, Mexico Barquisimeto, Venezuela 3,828 km
Lagos, Nigeria Madrid, Spain 3,828 km
Medellín, Colombia Manhattan, United States 3,829 km
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic El Paso, United States 3,823 km

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