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How far is Seattle, WA, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 671 miles / 1081 kilometers / 583 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Seattle (SEA) is 799 miles / 1286 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 22 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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Distance from Oakland to Seattle

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 671.469 miles
  • 1080.625 kilometers
  • 583.491 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 672.135 miles
  • 1081.697 kilometers
  • 584.069 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Oakland to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Oakland and Seattle?

There is no time difference between Oakland and Seattle.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Oakland to Seattle generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 268 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W
Destination Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W

Airlines flying from Oakland (OAK) to Seattle (SEA)

Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
Southwest Airlines