How far is Sacramento, CA from San Diego, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sacramento and San Diego is 472.46 miles (760.34 km).
Flight distance from Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA is 472.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 01 hours 01 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 55 minutes to travel from Sacramento to San Diego with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sacramento, California to San Diego, California is: 511.21 miles (822.71 km) by car.
Driving from Sacramento to San Diego will take approximately 07 hours 54 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 San Diego
The eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Diego metropolitan area. It is located on the coast of Southern California, at the border with Mexico. San Diego is a major center for tourism and is home to the San Diego Zoo.
| Population | 1422420 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°42'57"N 117°9'53"W |
| Latitude | 32.7157100 |
| Longitude | -117.1647200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Diego: Front Street (-117.164717,32.71571)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sacramento and San Diego
The distance between Sacramento and San Diego is 823 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 09 hours 08 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 San Diego. The current time is 18:29:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17 hours 02 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12 hours 46 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 06 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 06 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 68.29 liters (18.04 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sacramento and San Diego.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sacramento to San Diego is $96.6 (diesel $111.77).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $96.6 | $100.87 | $103.6 | $111.77 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sacramento and San Diego (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
