How far is Sacramento, CA, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 463 miles / 745 kilometers / 402 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento (MHR) is 506 miles / 814 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 37 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 462.964 miles
- 745.069 kilometers
- 402.305 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 463.466 miles
- 745.876 kilometers
- 402.741 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from San Diego to Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Sacramento?
There is no time difference between San Diego and Sacramento.
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from San Diego to Sacramento generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W |
| Destination | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |