How far is Arcata, CA from Sacramento, CA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Arcata and Sacramento is 209.37 miles (336.95 km).

Flight distance from Arcata, CA to Sacramento, CA is 209.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Arcata to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Arcata, California to Sacramento, California is: 297.88 miles (479.39 km) by car.

Driving from Arcata to Sacramento will take approximately 05 hours 20 minutes.

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#1 Arcata

City in California

Population 18044
GPS Coordinates 40°51'59"N 124°4'58"W
Latitude 40.8665200
Longitude -124.0828400
Altitude 7
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 Arcata and Sacramento

The distance between Arcata and Sacramento is 479 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 19 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 Arcata and Sacramento. The current time is 08:52:01.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 55 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 58 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 42 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.79 liters (10.51 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Arcata and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Arcata to Sacramento is $56.29 (diesel $65.13).

California gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $5.36 $5.59 $5.74 $6.2
Total $56.29 $58.78 $60.37 $65.13

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 April 27, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Arcata and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Long Beach, CA to Arcata 677.37 miles (1090 km)

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