Distance from Seattle to Bakersfield by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Seattle (WA) to Bakersfield (CA) is 863 miles or 1388 kilometers or 749 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Seattle to Bakersfield is 1027 miles (1653 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 164 miles or 265 km.

Seattle to Bakersfield Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Seattle, WA to Bakersfield, CA

The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Bakersfield, California is 1027 miles or 1653 km.
The total driving distance from Seattle, WA to Bakersfield, CA is 1027 miles or 1653 kilometers. Your trip begins in Seattle, Washington. It ends in Bakersfield, California.
The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Bakersfield, California is approximately 1027 miles (1653 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 Seattle, WA to Bakersfield, CA

How long is the drive from Seattle, WA to Bakersfield, CA?
The total driving time is 19 hours, 34 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Seattle to Bakersfield take?
Seattle and Bakersfield are 19 hours 34 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 Seattle and Bakersfield

Time difference between Seattle (WA) and Bakersfield (CA) is 1 Hours.
Bakersfield time is 1 Hours behind Seattle.

Current local time in Seattle	Current local time in Bakersfield
2025-12-18, 09:04:26 MST	2025-12-18, 08:04:26 PST

How Far is it Between Seattle Washington, USA and Bakersfield California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Seattle, WA and Bakersfield, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1027 mi	1653 km	891.85 nmi
Straight line distance	863 mi	1388 km	749 nmi
Difference	164 mi	265 km	142 nmi

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