How far is San Francisco, CA from Sacramento, CA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between San Francisco and Sacramento is 75.04 miles (120.76 km).
Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to Sacramento, CA is 75.04 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from San Francisco to Sacramento with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to Sacramento, California is: 87.98 miles (141.59 km) by car.
Driving from San Francisco to Sacramento will take approximately 01 hours 31 minutes.
#1 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 |
#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 |
Ending point in Sacramento: 9th Street (-121.49442,38.581575)
Estimated Travel Time Between San Francisco and Sacramento
The distance between San Francisco and Sacramento 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 San Francisco and Sacramento. The current time is 14:32:04.
| 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 (3.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between San Francisco and Sacramento.
The estimated cost of gas to go from San Francisco to Sacramento 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 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between San Francisco and Sacramento (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
