Distance from Seattle to El Cajon by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Seattle (WA) to El Cajon (CA) is 1062 miles or 1708 kilometers or 922 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Seattle to El Cajon is 1259 miles (2027 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 197 miles or 319 km.

Seattle to El Cajon Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Seattle, WA to El Cajon, CA

The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to El Cajon, California is 1259 miles or 2027 km.
The total driving distance from Seattle, WA to El Cajon, CA is 1259 miles or 2027 kilometers. Your trip begins in Seattle, Washington. It ends in El Cajon, California.
The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to El Cajon, California is approximately 1259 miles (2027 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 23 to 24 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Seattle, WA to El Cajon, CA

How long is the drive from Seattle, WA to El Cajon, CA?
The total driving time is 23 hours, 52 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Seattle to El Cajon take?
Seattle and El Cajon are 23 hours 52 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 El Cajon

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

Current local time in Seattle	Current local time in El Cajon
2025-12-19, 02:29:59 MST	2025-12-19, 01:29:59 PST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1259 mi	2027 km	1093.32 nmi
Straight line distance	1062 mi	1708 km	922 nmi
Difference	197 mi	319 km	171 nmi

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