Distance from San Francisco to Seattle

1,092 km · 679 miles as the crow flies, about 1 h 52 min by air.

Air route

37.7400°, -122.4600° · America/Los Angeles

47.5700°, -122.3400° · America/Los Angeles

Flight distance (great circle)
1,092km
Est. flight time
1 h 52 min
Initial bearing
0°N
Time difference
Same time

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 1,093 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

San Francisco to Seattle at a glance

Straight-line distance1,092 km / 679 mi / 590 nmi
Estimated flight time1 h 52 min
Initial bearing0° (N)
Halfway point42.655°, -122.405°
San Francisco coordinates37.74°, -122.46°
Seattle coordinates47.57°, -122.34°

Time difference: San Francisco and Seattle. Local time: San Francisco · Seattle. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Seattle.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is San Francisco from Seattle?

1,092 km (679 miles, 590 nautical miles) in a straight line over the Earth’s surface, measured between the city centres on the WGS-84 ellipsoid.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Seattle?

About 1 h 52 min in still air (800 km/h cruise plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent). Scheduled flights vary with winds and routing, and connecting itineraries take longer.

Which direction is Seattle from San Francisco?

The great-circle route leaves San Francisco on an initial bearing of 0° (N). The halfway point is near 42.66°, -122.40°.