Distance from Washington to Seattle (United States)

The distance between Washington, District of Columbia and Seattle, Washington is 3,746 kilometers (2,328 miles).

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

Washington, D.C. is located on the east coast of the United States, while Seattle is situated in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting the vast expanse of the country from coast to coast. The straight-line distance between them is 3,746 kilometers, heading northwest.

Washington is at only 6 meters above sea level, while Seattle is at 56 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Washington, D.C. to Seattle covers major highways like I-90 and I-80, passing through regions such as the Midwest and the Rocky Mountains, offering a diverse cross-country journey.

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

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Washington, D.C. to Seattle crosses diverse landscapes, including the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains, with landmarks like Mount Rushmore along the way.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring for mild weather and blooming landscapes, or in autumn for vibrant fall foliage and fewer tourists.

Climate

Seattle generally has a milder, wetter climate compared to Washington, D.C., which experiences more pronounced seasonal changes.

Accessibility

Seattle offers extensive public transportation and accessible infrastructure, similar to Washington, D.C., making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 6-7 days
Motorcycle 2-3 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 6-8 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Washington, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW)
  • Davison Army Air Field (DAA)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Montgomery County Airpark (GAI)
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 Washington

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Washington to New York City 329 km
From Washington to Los Angeles 3,700 km
From Washington to Chicago 958 km
From Washington to Houston 1,962 km
From Washington to Phoenix 3,189 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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