Distance from San Francisco to Sacramento (United States)

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

San Francisco, California, United States

Sacramento, California, United States

San Francisco and Sacramento are located in Northern California, with San Francisco by the Pacific Ocean and Sacramento inland as the state capital. The straight-line distance between them is 121 kilometers, heading northeast.

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

Driving route

The drive from San Francisco to Sacramento takes you through the Bay Area on I-80 East, passing through cities like Vallejo and Fairfield, and into the Central Valley, ending in Sacramento.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Golden Gate Bridge, Napa Valley, Old Sacramento.

Travel information

Summary

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

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather or in fall for fewer tourists, both offering pleasant experiences in Sacramento.

Climate

Sacramento has a warmer and drier climate than San Francisco, with hot summers and mild winters, while San Francisco is cooler and foggier.

Accessibility

Sacramento offers good accessibility with public transport options and facilities for people with disabilities, similar to San Francisco.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Walk 1-2 days
Bicycle 5-6 hours
Motorcycle 1-2 hours
Car 1-2 hours
Helicopter 30-45 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
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)
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 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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