Distance from Los Angeles to Sacramento (United States)

The distance between Los Angeles, California and Sacramento, California is 581 kilometers (361 miles).

Los Angeles, California, United States

Sacramento, California, United States

Los Angeles and Sacramento are located in California, with Los Angeles in the southern part and Sacramento in the northern part of the state. The straight-line distance between them is 581 kilometers, heading northwest.

Los Angeles is situated at an altitude of 96 meters above sea level, while Sacramento is at only 14 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Los Angeles to Sacramento follows Interstate 5 north, passing through the Central Valley, with notable cities like Bakersfield and Stockton along the way.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Central Valley, Bakersfield, Stockton.

Travel information

Summary

Travel from Los Angeles to Sacramento crosses California's diverse landscapes, including urban areas and agricultural regions, with landmarks like the Central Valley.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall for mild weather, or winter for fewer tourists in Sacramento.

Climate

Sacramento generally has hotter summers and cooler winters compared to Los Angeles, with less coastal influence.

Accessibility

Sacramento offers good accessibility with public transport and facilities, similar to Los Angeles, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 8-10 hours
Car 6-8 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 45-60 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Los Angeles, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 34.0522° N 118.2437° W

Elevation: 96 m (315 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  • Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO)
  • San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT)
  • Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
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 Los Angeles

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Los Angeles to New York City 3,944 km
From Los Angeles to Chicago 2,807 km
From Los Angeles to Houston 2,211 km
From Los Angeles to Phoenix 575 km
From Los Angeles to Philadelphia 3,852 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

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