Distance from Washington to Seattle by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Seattle (WA) is 2323 miles or 3738 kilometers or 2017 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Seattle is 2746 miles (4420 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 423 miles or 682 km.

Washington to Seattle Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Seattle, WA

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Seattle, Washington is 2746 miles or 4420 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Seattle, WA is 2746 miles or 4420 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Seattle, Washington.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Seattle, Washington is approximately 2746 miles (4420 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 48 to 49 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Seattle, WA

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Seattle, WA?
The total driving time is 48 hours, 59 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Seattle take?
Washington and Seattle are 48 hours 59 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 Washington and Seattle

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Seattle (WA) is 2 Hours.
Seattle time is 2 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Seattle
2025-12-05, 04:45:37 EST	2025-12-05, 02:45:37 MST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Seattle Washington, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2746 mi	4420 km	2384.63 nmi
Straight line distance	2323 mi	3738 km	2017 nmi
Difference	423 mi	682 km	367 nmi

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