Denver to Seattle: Exactly 1,641 km (1,020 mi)

Denver, United States → Seattle, United States

1,641
Kilometers
1,020
Miles
~2h 33min
Flight time (est.)
~2,133 km
Rough road-length estimate

886 nautical miles · Direction: northwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Denver to Seattle is 1,641 km (1,020 miles). Seattle lies roughly northwest of Denver; the initial great-circle bearing is 308° (NW). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Denver (Mountain, United States) sits at 39.7392°N, 104.9903°W; Seattle (Pacific Northwest, United States) is at 47.6062°N, 122.3321°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 308° (NW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Denver to Seattle

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~2h 33min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~2,133 km · ~26h 40min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.

Rough road-length estimate for Denver to Seattle: about 2,133 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Denver and Seattle lies at approximately 44.0003°N, 113.0876°W — the position that is an equal 821 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Seattle (America/Los_Angeles) is 1 hour behind Denver (America/Denver) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Denver from Seattle?

The straight-line distance from Denver to Seattle is approximately 1,641 km (1,020 miles, 886 nautical miles).

What direction is Seattle from Denver?

Seattle lies roughly northwest of Denver; the initial great-circle bearing is 308° (NW).

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

Estimated flight time is about 2h 33min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Denver to Seattle?

Rough road-length estimate for Denver to Seattle: about 2,133 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Denver and Seattle?

Seattle (America/Los_Angeles) is 1 hour behind Denver (America/Denver) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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