Seattle to Los Angeles Distance
1,545 km · 960 miles · 2 h 26 min flight
The distance from Seattle to Los Angeles is 1,545 km (960 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 2 h 26 min. Seattle and Los Angeles are on the same time.
Seattle
Washington
Los Angeles
California
- Kilometres
- 1,545
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 960
- 834 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 2 h 26 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- None
- same local time
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Seattle | South-southeast (166°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Los Angeles | North-northwest (348°) |
| Halfway point | 40.85° N, 120.08° W |
| Seattle coordinates | 47.61° N, 122.33° W |
| Los Angeles coordinates | 34.05° N, 118.24° W |
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Angeles from Seattle?
1,545 kilometres or 960 miles (834 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Seattle to Los Angeles?
About 2 h 26 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Los Angeles?
Seattle and Los Angeles are on the same time right now.
In which direction is Los Angeles from Seattle?
Los Angeles lies to the south-southeast of Seattle (initial bearing 166°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.