Distance from Houston to Sacramento (United States)

The distance between Houston, Texas and Sacramento, California is 2,589 kilometers (1,609 miles).

Houston, Texas, United States

Sacramento, California, United States

Houston is located in the southeastern part of Texas, while Sacramento is situated in the northern part of California, both being significant urban centers in their respective states. The straight-line distance between them is 2,589 kilometers, heading northwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Houston at 30 meters above sea level and Sacramento at 14 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Houston to Sacramento spans approximately 3090 km, passing through major highways such as I-10 W and I-5 N, traversing regions like Arizona and Southern California.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Grand Canyon, Joshua Tree National Park, Mojave Desert.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Houston to Sacramento crosses diverse landscapes, including deserts and mountain ranges, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon along the way.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and fewer tourists, or in fall to enjoy the harvest season in California's wine regions.

Climate

Sacramento generally has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, differing from Houston's humid subtropical climate.

Accessibility

Sacramento offers comprehensive accessibility features, including public transport and facilities, similar to those available in Houston.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Houston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W

Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Andrau Airpark (AAP)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Ellington Airport (EFD)
  • West Houston Airport (IWS)
Sacramento, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 38.5816° N 121.4944° W

Elevation: 14 m (46 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC)
  • Mc Clellan Airfield (MCC)
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
  • Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
  • Travis Air Force Base (SUU)

Other distances from Houston

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Houston to New York City 2,283 km
From Houston to Los Angeles 2,211 km
From Houston to Chicago 1,510 km
From Houston to Phoenix 1,635 km
From Houston to Philadelphia 2,158 km

Other distances from Sacramento

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Sacramento to New York City 4,033 km
From Sacramento to Los Angeles 581 km
From Sacramento to Chicago 2,885 km
From Sacramento to Houston 2,589 km
From Sacramento to Phoenix 1,022 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Houston and Sacramento.

From To Distance (kilometers)
San Diego, United States New Orleans, United States 2,589 km
Indianapolis, United States Tlalpan, Mexico 2,589 km
San Juan, Puerto Rico The Bronx, United States 2,590 km
Puebla, Mexico Los Angeles, United States 2,590 km
Lima, Peru Barquisimeto, Venezuela 2,588 km
Mérida, Mexico Mesa, United States 2,588 km
Indianapolis, United States Culiacán, Mexico 2,588 km
Indianapolis, United States Xochimilco, Mexico 2,591 km
Kingston, Jamaica Dallas, United States 2,587 km
Belo Horizonte, Brazil La Paz, Bolivia 2,587 km
Hermosillo, Mexico Winnipeg, Canada 2,586 km
Monterrey, Mexico Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 2,586 km
Santiago, Chile São Paulo, Brazil 2,586 km
San Jose, United States Tonalá, Mexico 2,586 km
Santiago, Chile Campinas, Brazil 2,586 km
Maracaibo, Venezuela Callao, Peru 2,586 km
Toronto, Canada Cancún, Mexico 2,592 km
Manhattan, United States San Juan, Puerto Rico 2,586 km

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