How is the flight distance measured?

Flight distances are measured as the great-circle (straight-line) distance between airports. Actual flight paths may be slightly longer due to air traffic routing and weather avoidance.

How long does the flight from Seattle to Los Angeles take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 1,545 km the typical non-stop flight takes 1–10 hours. Check the flight duration page for the exact average.

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Flight Distance: Seattle to Los Angeles

1,545

Kilometres (km)

960

Miles (mi)

834

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from Seattle to Los Angeles is approximately 1,545 km. The typical flight time is 2h 35m.

This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities as the crow flies. Real flight paths are often slightly longer due to air traffic control routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.

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Nearby airports

Near Seattle

Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI)9 km
Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW)29 km
Snohomish County (Paine Field) Airport (PAE)51 km

Near Los Angeles

Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)7 km
Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport (LGB)27 km
Bob Hope Airport (BUR)29 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The great-circle distance from Seattle to Los Angeles is approximately 1,545 km (960 miles).