Distance from Seattle to Sacramento (United States)

The distance between Seattle, Washington and Sacramento, California is 1,005 kilometers (624 miles).

Seattle, Washington, United States

Sacramento, California, United States

Seattle is located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, while Sacramento is situated in Northern California, both cities are part of the western United States. The straight-line distance between them is 1,005 kilometers, heading south.

Seattle is situated at an altitude of 56 meters above sea level, while Sacramento is at only 14 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Seattle to Sacramento travels south through Washington and Oregon via I-5, passing through cities like Portland and Redding, and traversing diverse landscapes including forests and valleys.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Portland, Mount Shasta, Redding.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Seattle to Sacramento crosses the Cascade Range and the Central Valley, with landmarks like Mount Shasta.

Best time to travel

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

Climate

Sacramento generally experiences hotter summers and milder winters compared to Seattle, which has a more temperate climate.

Accessibility

Sacramento offers a range of accessibility options including public transport and accessible public spaces, similar to Seattle.

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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Seattle, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 47.6062° N 122.3321° W

Elevation: 56 m (184 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Lake Union Seaplane Base (LKE)
  • Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI)
  • Renton Municipal Airport (RNT)
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
  • Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field) (PAE)
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 Seattle

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Seattle to New York City 3,876 km
From Seattle to Los Angeles 1,544 km
From Seattle to Chicago 2,796 km
From Seattle to Houston 3,043 km
From Seattle to Phoenix 1,793 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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