Distance from Seattle to Oakland (United States)

The distance between Seattle, Washington and Oakland, California is 1,089 kilometers (677 miles).

Seattle, Washington, United States

Oakland, California, United States

Seattle is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, while Oakland is situated in Northern California, both cities are part of the West Coast region. The straight-line distance between them is 1,089 kilometers, heading south.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Seattle at 56 meters above sea level and Oakland at 24 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Seattle to Oakland covers approximately 1300 km, primarily via Interstate 5 South, passing through major cities like Portland and Sacramento, and traversing diverse landscapes.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Portland, Mount Shasta, Sacramento.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Seattle to Oakland crosses the Cascade Range and the Central Valley, with landmarks like Mount Shasta.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Oakland, offering mild weather and fewer tourists, while summer is busier.

Climate

Oakland generally has a milder climate compared to Seattle, with less rainfall and more sunny days throughout the year.

Accessibility

Oakland offers comprehensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to Seattle, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 16-18 hours
Car 12-14 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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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)
Oakland, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.8044° N 122.2708° W

Elevation: 24 m (79 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Buchanan Field Airport (CCR)

Other distances from Seattle

Distance 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

Other distances from Oakland

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Oakland to New York City 4,126 km
From Oakland to Los Angeles 553 km
From Oakland to Chicago 2,977 km
From Oakland to Houston 2,636 km
From Oakland to Phoenix 1,042 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Seattle and Oakland.

From To Distance (kilometers)
San Antonio, United States Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico 1,089 km
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Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela Cúcuta, Colombia 1,089 km
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Santiago, Chile Salta, Argentina 1,087 km
Houston, United States El Paso, United States 1,087 km
Oslo, Norway Leicester, United Kingdom 1,091 km
Hyderābād, India Jaipur, India 1,091 km
Philadelphia, United States Halifax, Canada 1,087 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Austin, United States 1,086 km
Oslo, Norway Brussels, Belgium 1,086 km
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San Antonio, United States Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico 1,086 km
San Antonio, United States Tonalá, Mexico 1,086 km
La Paz, Bolivia Callao, Peru 1,085 km
Brampton, Canada Minneapolis, United States 1,085 km
El Paso, United States Tulsa, United States 1,085 km
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Tulsa, United States 1,085 km

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