Distance from Seattle to Santa Rosa by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Seattle (WA) to Santa Rosa (CA) is 634 miles or 1020 kilometers or 551 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Seattle to Santa Rosa is 784 miles (1262 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 150 miles or 242 km.

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

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Seattle and Santa Rosa is 634 miles or 1020 km.
The nearest airport to Seattle, is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and the nearest airport to Santa Rosa, is Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK).

What is the average flight time from Seattle to Santa Rosa?

Flight time from Seattle, WA to Santa Rosa, CA is 1 hours 27 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Seattle to Santa Rosa Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Seattle, WA to Santa Rosa, CA

The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Santa Rosa, California is 784 miles or 1262 km.
The total driving distance from Seattle, WA to Santa Rosa, CA is 784 miles or 1262 kilometers. Your trip begins in Seattle, Washington. It ends in Santa Rosa, California.
The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Santa Rosa, California is approximately 784 miles (1262 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 Santa Rosa, CA

How long is the drive from Seattle, WA to Santa Rosa, CA?
The total driving time is 15 hours, 39 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Seattle to Santa Rosa take?
Seattle and Santa Rosa are 15 hours 39 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 Santa Rosa

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

Current local time in SeattleCurrent local time in Santa Rosa
2025-12-19, 18:45:08 MST2025-12-19, 17:45:08 PST
How Far is it Between Seattle Washington, USA and Santa Rosa California, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 784 mi 1262 km 680.83 nmi
Straight line distance 634 mi 1020 km 551 nmi
Difference 150 mi 242 km 129 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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Santa Rosa Details

Santa Rosa is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 26' 25.7'' Longitude: W 122° 42' 51.9''
Latitude38.44047
Longitude-122.71443
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Santa Rosa

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Seattle, WA and Santa Rosa, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 26 hours 17 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 19 hours 43 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 17 hours 31 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 15 hours 46 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 14 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 13 hours 8 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 12 hours 8 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 11 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 31 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 9 hours 51 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 9 hours 16 minutes