Seattle to Los Angeles distance
The flight distance from Seattle to Los Angeles is 1,545 km (960 miles), about 2 h 26 min in the air.
- Kilometres
- 1,545 km
- Miles
- 960 mi
- Nautical miles
- 834 nmi
- Flight time (est.)
- 2 h 26 min
- Initial heading
- 166° SSE
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About this route
1,545 km is the great-circle distance, the shortest path over Earth's surface between the two city centres. Over a distance this short the great circle and a straight line on the map are almost identical.
The distance is the same in both directions.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Seattle from Los Angeles?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Seattle to Los Angeles is about 1,545 km, or 960 miles (834 nautical miles).
How long is a flight from Seattle to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight takes roughly 2 h 26 min based on a typical 800 km/h cruise speed plus take-off and landing. Actual scheduled times vary with wind and routing.
Which direction is Los Angeles from Seattle?
Leaving Seattle, the shortest route starts on a heading of about 166° (SSE).