Distance from Seattle to Palmdale by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Seattle (WA) to Palmdale (CA) is 927 miles or 1491 kilometers or 805 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Seattle to Palmdale is 1123 miles (1808 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 196 miles or 317 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Seattle and Palmdale is 927 miles or 1491 km.
The nearest airport to Seattle, is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and the nearest airport to Palmdale, is Ontario International Airport (ONT).

What is the average flight time from Seattle to Palmdale?

Flight time from Seattle, WA to Palmdale, CA is 2 hours 7 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Seattle to Palmdale Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Seattle, WA to Palmdale, CA

The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Palmdale, California is 1123 miles or 1808 km.
The total driving distance from Seattle, WA to Palmdale, CA is 1123 miles or 1808 kilometers. Your trip begins in Seattle, Washington. It ends in Palmdale, California.
The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Palmdale, California is approximately 1123 miles (1808 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 Palmdale, CA

How long is the drive from Seattle, WA to Palmdale, CA?
The total driving time is 21 hours, 22 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Seattle to Palmdale take?
Seattle and Palmdale are 21 hours 22 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 Palmdale

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

Current local time in SeattleCurrent local time in Palmdale
2025-12-18, 09:04:33 MST2025-12-18, 08:04:33 PST
How Far is it Between Seattle Washington, USA and Palmdale California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1123 mi 1808 km 975.21 nmi
Straight line distance 927 mi 1491 km 805 nmi
Difference 196 mi 317 km 170 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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Palmdale Details

Palmdale is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 34' 45.9'' Longitude: W 118° 6' 59.3''
Latitude34.57943
Longitude-118.11646
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Palmdale

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Seattle, WA and Palmdale, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 37 hours 40 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 28 hours 15 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 25 hours 6 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 22 hours 36 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 20 hours 32 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 18 hours 50 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 17 hours 23 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 16 hours 8 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 15 hours 4 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 14 hours 7 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 13 hours 17 minutes