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 San Francisco take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 1,093 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 San Francisco

1,093

Kilometres (km)

679

Miles (mi)

590

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from Seattle to San Francisco is approximately 1,093 km. The typical flight time is 2h 00m.

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 San Francisco

San Carlos Airport (SQL)16 km
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)18 km
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)49 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The great-circle distance from Seattle to San Francisco is approximately 1,093 km (679 miles).