Distance from Seattle to Los Angeles by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Seattle (WA) to Los Angeles (CA) is 961 miles or 1546 kilometers or 834 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Seattle to Los Angeles is 1132 miles (1823 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 171 miles or 277 km.

Seattle to Los Angeles Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Seattle, WA to Los Angeles, CA

The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Los Angeles, California is 1132 miles or 1823 km.
The total driving distance from Seattle, WA to Los Angeles, CA is 1132 miles or 1823 kilometers. Your trip begins in Seattle, Washington. It ends in Los Angeles, California.
The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Los Angeles, California is approximately 1132 miles (1823 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 Los Angeles, CA

How long is the drive from Seattle, WA to Los Angeles, CA?
The total driving time is 21 hours, 24 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Seattle to Los Angeles take?
Seattle and Los Angeles are 21 hours 24 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 Los Angeles

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

Current local time in Seattle	Current local time in Los Angeles
2026-04-01, 02:34:01 MDT	2026-04-01, 01:34:01 PDT

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1132 mi	1823 km	983.03 nmi
Straight line distance	961 mi	1546 km	834 nmi
Difference	171 mi	277 km	149 nmi

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