How far is Sacramento, CA from Chula Vista, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sacramento and Chula Vista is 479.32 miles (771.39 km).
Flight distance from Sacramento, CA to Chula Vista, CA is 479.32 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 02 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 56 minutes to travel from Sacramento to Chula Vista with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Chula Vista, California is: 518.61 miles (834.62 km) by car.
Driving from Sacramento to Chula Vista will take approximately 08 hours 03 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Chula Vista
The second most populous city in San Diego County, California. It is located on the U.S.-Mexico border. Chula Vista is known for its beaches, its Mexican culture, and its many attractions, such as the Otay Mountain Wilderness and the Chula Vista Nature Center.
| Population | 272979 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°38'24"N 117°5'3"W |
| Latitude | 32.6400500 |
| Longitude | -117.0842000 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Chula Vista: F Street (-117.084196,32.640039)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sacramento and Chula Vista
The distance between Sacramento and Chula Vista is 835 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 16 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 Sacramento and Chula Vista. The current time is 16:28:19.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 22 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 69.27 liters (18.3 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sacramento and Chula Vista.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sacramento to Chula Vista is $98 (diesel $113.39).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $98 | $102.33 | $105.1 | $113.39 |
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 May 20, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sacramento and Chula Vista (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
