Distance from Seattle to San Francisco by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Seattle (WA) to San Francisco (CA) is 680 miles or 1094 kilometers or 590 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Seattle to San Francisco is 805 miles (1297 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 125 miles or 203 km.

Seattle to San Francisco Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA

The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to San Francisco, California is 805 miles or 1297 km.
The total driving distance from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA is 805 miles or 1297 kilometers. Your trip begins in Seattle, Washington. It ends in San Francisco, California.
The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to San Francisco, California is approximately 805 miles (1297 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 15 to 16 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA

How long is the drive from Seattle, WA to San Francisco, CA?
The total driving time is 15 hours, 34 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Seattle to San Francisco take?
Seattle and San Francisco are 15 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 San Francisco

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

Current local time in Seattle	Current local time in San Francisco
2025-12-22, 10:47:36 MST	2025-12-22, 09:47:36 PST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	805 mi	1297 km	699.06 nmi
Straight line distance	680 mi	1094 km	590 nmi
Difference	125 mi	203 km	109 nmi

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