Distance from Sacramento to San Diego (United States)

The distance between Sacramento, California and San Diego, California is 760 kilometers (472 miles).

Sacramento, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Sacramento is located in northern California while San Diego is situated in the southern part of the state, both cities are within the same state but separated by a considerable distance. The straight-line distance between them is 760 kilometers, heading southeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Sacramento at 14 meters above sea level and San Diego at 20 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Sacramento to San Diego covers approximately 807 km, primarily via Interstate 5, passing through cities like Stockton, Los Angeles, and Orange County, offering a scenic drive through diverse landscapes.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Onofre State Beach.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Sacramento to San Diego traverses California's central valley and coastal regions, passing landmarks like the Sierra Nevada foothills and the Pacific coastline.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and blooming landscapes or in fall to avoid summer crowds and enjoy cooler temperatures.

Climate

San Diego generally has a milder and more consistent climate compared to Sacramento, with less variation in temperature throughout the year.

Accessibility

San Diego offers extensive accessibility infrastructure, including public transport and attractions, comparable to Sacramento, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 10-12 hours
Car 8-10 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
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)
San Diego, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 32.7157° N 117.1647° W

Elevation: 20 m (66 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
  • Naval Air Station North Island (NZY)
  • Montgomery Field Airport (MYF)
  • Ream Field (NRS)
  • Miramar Marine Corps Air Station (NKX)

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 San Diego

Distances between cities Kilometers
From San Diego to New York City 3,916 km
From San Diego to Los Angeles 179 km
From San Diego to Chicago 2,790 km
From San Diego to Houston 2,099 km
From San Diego to Phoenix 482 km

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Moscow, Russia Kyiv, Ukraine 756 km
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Rome, Italy Vienna, Austria 765 km
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