Distance from Sacramento to San Francisco (United States)

The distance between Sacramento, California and San Francisco, California is 121 kilometers (75 miles).

Sacramento, California, United States

San Francisco, California, United States

Sacramento and San Francisco are located in Northern California, with Sacramento inland and San Francisco on the Pacific coast, both being major urban centers in the state. The straight-line distance between them is 121 kilometers, heading southwest.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Sacramento at 14 meters above sea level and San Francisco at 28 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Sacramento to San Francisco follows Interstate 80, passing through cities like Davis and Vallejo, and crossing the Bay Bridge into San Francisco.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Davis, Vallejo, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Sacramento to San Francisco crosses the Central Valley and the coastal range, featuring landmarks like the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for off-peak rates.

Climate

San Francisco has a cooler and more temperate climate compared to the warmer and drier conditions in Sacramento.

Accessibility

San Francisco offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than Sacramento's options.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Walk 1-2 days
Bicycle 6-8 hours
Motorcycle 2-3 hours
Car 2-3 hours
Helicopter 30-45 minutes
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 Francisco, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.7749° N 122.4194° W

Elevation: 28 m (92 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • San Rafael Airport (SRF)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)

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 Francisco

Distances between cities Kilometers
From San Francisco to New York City 4,139 km
From San Francisco to Los Angeles 559 km
From San Francisco to Chicago 2,991 km
From San Francisco to Houston 2,648 km
From San Francisco to Phoenix 1,052 km

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