Distance from San Diego to Sacramento (United States)

The distance between San Diego, California and Sacramento, California is 760 kilometers (472 miles).

San Diego, California, United States

Sacramento, California, United States

San Diego and Sacramento are located in California, with San Diego in the southern part and Sacramento in the northern part of the state, connected by various transportation options. The straight-line distance between them is 760 kilometers, heading northwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with San Diego at 20 meters above sea level and Sacramento at 14 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Diego to Sacramento follows Interstate 5 north through Los Angeles, passing through the Central Valley, and continuing to Sacramento, covering diverse landscapes and urban areas.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Los Angeles, Central Valley, Grapevine, San Joaquin Valley.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Diego to Sacramento crosses urban areas and agricultural regions, with landmarks like Los Angeles and the Central Valley along the way.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and blooming landscapes, or in fall to enjoy harvest season and fewer tourists.

Climate

Sacramento has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, differing from San Diego's mild coastal climate.

Accessibility

Sacramento offers good accessibility with public transport and facilities for people with disabilities, similar to San Diego.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 10-12 hours
Car 8-10 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
San Diego, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 32.7157° N 117.1647° W

Elevation: 20 m (66 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
  • Naval Air Station North Island (NZY)
  • Montgomery Field Airport (MYF)
  • Ream Field (NRS)
  • Miramar Marine Corps Air Station (NKX)
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)

Other distances from San Diego

Distance between cities Kilometers
From San Diego to New York City 3,916 km
From San Diego to Los Angeles 179 km
From San Diego to Chicago 2,790 km
From San Diego to Houston 2,099 km
From San Diego to Phoenix 482 km

Other distances from Sacramento

Distances 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

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Lima, Peru Arequipa, Peru 764 km
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