How far is Sacramento, CA from San Francisco, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sacramento and San Francisco is 75.04 miles (120.76 km).
Flight distance from Sacramento, CA to San Francisco, CA is 75.04 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Sacramento to San Francisco with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sacramento, California to San Francisco, California is: 87.99 miles (141.61 km) by car.
Driving from Sacramento to San Francisco will take approximately 01 hours 29 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 Francisco
The seventeenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is located on the tip of a peninsula in Northern California. San Francisco is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the Golden Gate Bridge.
| Population | 866606 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°46'30"N 122°25'10"W |
| Latitude | 37.7749300 |
| Longitude | -122.4194200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in San Francisco: Market Street (-122.419433,37.774953)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sacramento and San Francisco
The distance between Sacramento and San Francisco is 142 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 34 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 Francisco. The current time is 06:58:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 27 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.75 liters (3.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sacramento and San Francisco.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sacramento to San Francisco is $16.63 (diesel $19.24).
California gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $5.36 | $5.59 | $5.74 | $6.2 |
| Total | $16.63 | $17.36 | $17.83 | $19.24 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sacramento and San Francisco (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
