Distance from Sacramento to San Diego by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Sacramento (CA) to San Diego (CA) is 473 miles or 761 kilometers or 411 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Sacramento to San Diego is 503 miles (810 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 30 miles or 49 km.

Sacramento to San Diego Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA

The driving distance from Sacramento, California to San Diego, California is 503 miles or 810 km.
The total driving distance from Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA is 503 miles or 810 kilometers. Your trip begins in Sacramento, California. It ends in San Diego, California.
The driving distance from Sacramento, California to San Diego, California is approximately 503 miles (810 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA

How long is the drive from Sacramento, CA to San Diego, CA?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 23 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Sacramento to San Diego take?
Sacramento and San Diego are 9 hours 23 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 San Diego

Time difference between Sacramento (CA) and San Diego (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Sacramento	Current local time in San Diego
2025-12-21, 12:59:54 PST	2025-12-21, 12:59:54 PST

How Far is it Between Sacramento California, USA and San Diego California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	503 mi	810 km	436.81 nmi
Straight line distance	473 mi	761 km	411 nmi
Difference	30 mi	49 km	25 nmi

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