Distance from Sacramento to Denver by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Sacramento (CA) to Denver (CO) is 887 miles or 1428 kilometers or 771 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Sacramento to Denver is 1166 miles (1878 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 279 miles or 450 km.

Sacramento to Denver Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Denver, CO

The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Denver, Colorado is 1166 miles or 1878 km.
The total driving distance from Sacramento, CA to Denver, CO is 1166 miles or 1878 kilometers. Your trip begins in Sacramento, California. It ends in Denver, Colorado.
The driving distance from Sacramento, California to Denver, Colorado is approximately 1166 miles (1878 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 19 to 20 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Sacramento, CA to Denver, CO

How long is the drive from Sacramento, CA to Denver, CO?
The total driving time is 19 hours, 53 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Sacramento to Denver take?
Sacramento and Denver are 19 hours 53 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 Denver

Time difference between Sacramento (CA) and Denver (CO) is 1 Hours.
Denver time is 1 Hours ahead of Sacramento.

Current local time in Sacramento	Current local time in Denver
2025-12-17, 03:14:49 PST	2025-12-17, 04:14:49 MST

How Far is it Between Sacramento California, USA and Denver Colorado, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1166 mi	1878 km	1012.55 nmi
Straight line distance	887 mi	1428 km	771 nmi
Difference	279 mi	450 km	241 nmi

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