Distance from Sacramento to Columbia by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Sacramento (CA) to Columbia (SC) is 2263 miles or 3642 kilometers or 1966 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Sacramento to Columbia is 2689 miles (4328 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 426 miles or 686 km.

Sacramento to Columbia Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Sacramento, CA and Columbia, SC
This map shows the distance from Sacramento, CA, Usa to Columbia, SC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Sacramento, California to Columbia, South Carolina is displayed below.

Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Columbia, SC

The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Columbia, South Carolina is 2689 miles or 4328 km.
The total driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Columbia, SC is 2689 miles or 4328 kilometers. Your trip begins in Sacramento, California. It ends in Columbia, South Carolina.
The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Columbia, South Carolina is approximately 2689 miles (4328 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 47 to 48 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Sacramento, CA to Columbia, SC

How long is the drive from Sacramento, CA to Columbia, SC?
The total driving time is 47 hours, 55 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Sacramento to Columbia take?
Sacramento and Columbia are 47 hours 55 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Sacramento and Columbia

Time difference between Sacramento (CA) and Columbia (SC) is 3 Hours.
Columbia time is 3 Hours ahead of Sacramento.

Current local time in Sacramento	Current local time in Columbia
2025-12-19, 04:15:16 PST	2025-12-19, 07:15:16 EST

How Far is it Between Sacramento California, USA and Columbia South Carolina, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Sacramento, CA and Columbia, SC in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2689 mi	4328 km	2335.13 nmi
Straight line distance	2263 mi	3642 km	1966 nmi
Difference	426 mi	686 km	369 nmi

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