Distance from Seattle to Lancaster by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Seattle (WA) to Lancaster (CA) is 918 miles or 1478 kilometers or 797 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Seattle to Lancaster is 1113 miles (1792 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 195 miles or 314 km.

Flight distance from Seattle, WA to Lancaster, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Seattle and Lancaster is 918 miles or 1478 km.
The nearest airport to Seattle, is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and the nearest airport to Lancaster, is Ontario International Airport (ONT).

What is the average flight time from Seattle to Lancaster?

Flight time from Seattle, WA to Lancaster, CA is 2 hours 6 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Seattle to Lancaster Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Seattle, WA to Lancaster, CA

The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Lancaster, California is 1113 miles or 1792 km.
The total driving distance from Seattle, WA to Lancaster, CA is 1113 miles or 1792 kilometers. Your trip begins in Seattle, Washington. It ends in Lancaster, California.
The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Lancaster, California is approximately 1113 miles (1792 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 21 to 22 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Seattle, WA to Lancaster, CA

How long is the drive from Seattle, WA to Lancaster, CA?
The total driving time is 21 hours, 9 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Seattle to Lancaster take?
Seattle and Lancaster are 21 hours 9 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Lancaster

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

Current local time in SeattleCurrent local time in Lancaster
2025-12-18, 09:04:29 MST2025-12-18, 08:04:29 PST
How Far is it Between Seattle Washington, USA and Lancaster California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1113 mi 1792 km 966.53 nmi
Straight line distance 918 mi 1478 km 797 nmi
Difference 195 mi 314 km 169 nmi

Seattle Details

Seattle is located in Washington, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 47° 36' 22.4'' Longitude: W 122° 19' 55.5''
Latitude47.60621
Longitude-122.33207
StateWashington
Nearest airports to Seattle

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Lancaster Details

Lancaster is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 41' 52.9'' Longitude: W 118° 8' 12.3''
Latitude34.69804
Longitude-118.13674
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Lancaster

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Seattle, WA and Lancaster, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 37 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 28 hours 0 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 24 hours 53 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 22 hours 24 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 20 hours 21 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 18 hours 40 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 17 hours 13 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 16 hours 0 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 14 hours 56 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 14 hours 0 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 13 hours 10 minutes