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

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

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Oakland (OAK) is 798 miles / 1285 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 21 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Oakland International Airport

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671
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1081
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583
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Distance from Seattle to Oakland

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Oakland. 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 Seattle to Oakland?

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

What is the time difference between Seattle and Oakland?

There is no time difference between Seattle and Oakland.

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

On average, flying from Seattle to Oakland 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 Seattle to Oakland

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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

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

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