The distance between Washington, District of Columbia and Sacramento, California is 3,826 kilometers (2,378 miles).
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Sacramento, California, United States Washington is located on the east coast of the United States while Sacramento is situated in the western part of the country, requiring travel across the continent. The straight-line distance between them is 3,826 kilometers, heading west.
Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Washington at 6 meters above sea level and Sacramento at 14 meters.
The car route from Washington to Sacramento covers major highways including I-70 and I-80, passing through regions such as the Midwest and the Rocky Mountains before reaching California.
Lugares de interés en la ruta: Rocky Mountains, Great Plains, Sierra Nevada.
The trip crosses diverse landscapes from the urban east coast to the mountainous west, with landmarks like the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada.
Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourism and pleasant conditions in Sacramento, avoiding summer crowds and winter rains.
Sacramento generally has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, differing from Washington's humid subtropical climate.
Sacramento offers comprehensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Washington, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.
| Mode | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| Bicycle | 6-7 days |
| Motorcycle | 2-3 days |
| Car | 1-2 days |
| Airplane | 6-8 hours |
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 50 km/h | |
| 100 km/h | |
| 150 km/h | |
Local time:
Time Zone: America/New_York
Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W
Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)
Local time:
Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates: 38.5816° N 121.4944° W
Elevation: 14 m (46 ft)
| Distance 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 |
| 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 |
The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Washington and Sacramento.
| 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 |