Distance from Detroit to Seattle (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Seattle, Washington is 3,119 kilometers (1,938 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

Detroit is located in the Midwest of the United States while Seattle is situated in the Pacific Northwest, both cities are separated by a vast expanse of diverse American landscapes. The straight-line distance between them is 3,119 kilometers, heading northwest.

Detroit is situated at an altitude of 192 meters above sea level, while Seattle is at 56 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to Seattle spans approximately 3700 km, traversing major highways such as I-90 and I-94, passing through regions like the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Chicago, Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to Seattle crosses the Great Lakes region, the Great Plains, and the Rocky Mountains, highlighting the diverse geography of the United States.

Best time to travel

Travel in late spring or early fall to Seattle for mild weather and fewer tourists, or in winter for a unique experience with snow-covered landscapes.

Climate

Seattle generally has a milder and wetter climate compared to Detroit, with more rainfall and less extreme temperatures throughout the year.

Accessibility

Seattle offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, providing a more comprehensive infrastructure compared to Detroit.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 5-6 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
Seattle, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 47.6062° N 122.3321° W

Elevation: 56 m (184 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Lake Union Seaplane Base (LKE)
  • Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI)
  • Renton Municipal Airport (RNT)
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
  • Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field) (PAE)

Other distances from Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

Other distances from Seattle

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Seattle to New York City 3,876 km
From Seattle to Los Angeles 1,544 km
From Seattle to Chicago 2,796 km
From Seattle to Houston 3,043 km
From Seattle to Phoenix 1,793 km

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