Distance from Seattle to Fresno (United States)

The distance between Seattle, Washington and Fresno, California is 1,224 kilometers (761 miles).

Seattle, Washington, United States

Fresno, California, United States

Seattle is located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, while Fresno is situated in the central part of California, highlighting the geographical diversity between these two cities. The straight-line distance between them is 1,224 kilometers, heading south.

Seattle is at 56 meters above sea level, while Fresno is at 99 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Seattle to Fresno involves traveling south on I-5 through Washington and Oregon, passing through cities like Portland and Sacramento, before reaching Fresno in central California.

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

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Seattle to Fresno crosses diverse landscapes, including urban areas and natural landmarks like Mount Shasta.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate tourism and pleasant temperatures, avoiding the summer heat in Fresno.

Climate

Fresno generally experiences hotter and drier conditions compared to the milder and wetter climate of Seattle.

Accessibility

Fresno offers a range of accessibility features, though Seattle is known for more comprehensive infrastructure for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 18-20 hours
Car 14-16 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
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)
Fresno, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 36.7477° N 119.7724° W

Elevation: 99 m (325 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
  • Madera Municipal Airport (MAE)
  • Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC)
  • Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS)
  • Mariposa Yosemite Airport (RMY)

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 Fresno

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Fresno to New York City 3,959 km
From Fresno to Los Angeles 330 km
From Fresno to Chicago 2,811 km
From Fresno to Houston 2,395 km
From Fresno to Phoenix 791 km

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