Distance from Sacramento to Phoenix (United States)

The distance between Sacramento, California and Phoenix, Arizona is 1,022 kilometers (635 miles).

Sacramento, California, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Sacramento is located in northern California while Phoenix is situated in the southwestern region of the United States, both cities are significant urban centers in their respective states. The straight-line distance between them is 1,022 kilometers, heading southeast.

Sacramento is at only 14 meters above sea level, while Phoenix is at 366 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Sacramento to Phoenix covers approximately 1225 km, primarily via I-5 S and I-10 E, passing through notable regions such as the Central Valley, Los Angeles, and the Sonoran Desert.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Los Angeles, Joshua Tree National Park, Sonoran Desert.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Sacramento to Phoenix crosses diverse landscapes, including the Central Valley and the Sonoran Desert, with Los Angeles as a major urban landmark.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall due to moderate temperatures in Phoenix, or winter for cooler weather and fewer tourists.

Climate

Phoenix typically experiences hotter and drier conditions compared to Sacramento, with significant temperature differences especially in summer months.

Accessibility

Phoenix offers extensive accessibility infrastructure, including public transport and facilities, which are comparable to those available in Sacramento.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 12-14 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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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)
Phoenix, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 33.4484° N 112.074° W

Elevation: 366 m (1,201 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)
  • Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR)
  • Luke Air Force Base (LUF)

Other distances from Sacramento

Distance 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

Other distances from Phoenix

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Phoenix to New York City 3,451 km
From Phoenix to Los Angeles 575 km
From Phoenix to Chicago 2,338 km
From Phoenix to Houston 1,635 km
From Phoenix to Philadelphia 3,351 km

Cities within similar distances

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Cancún, Mexico New Orleans, United States 1,025 km
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Berlin, Germany Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom 1,026 km
Navi Mumbai, India Chennai, India 1,018 km
Valencia, Venezuela Ibagué, Colombia 1,018 km

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