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How far is Seattle, WA, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 677 miles / 1090 kilometers / 588 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Seattle (BFI) is 805 miles / 1295 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 28 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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1090
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588
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Distance from Oakland to Seattle

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 677.062 miles
  • 1089.626 kilometers
  • 588.351 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 677.729 miles
  • 1090.699 kilometers
  • 588.930 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Oakland to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

What is the time difference between Oakland and Seattle?

There is no time difference between Oakland and Seattle.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Oakland to Seattle generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 269 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W
Destination Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W