Distance from Seattle to Houston (United States)

The distance between Seattle, Washington and Houston, Texas is 3,043 kilometers (1,891 miles).

Seattle, Washington, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Seattle is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, while Houston is situated in the southeastern part of Texas, highlighting their distinct regional positions within the country. The straight-line distance between them is 3,043 kilometers, heading southeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Seattle at 56 meters above sea level and Houston at 30 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Seattle to Houston spans approximately 3540 km, passing through major highways such as I-5, I-84, and I-45, traversing diverse landscapes including the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Mount Rainier, Columbia River Gorge, Yellowstone National Park, Rocky Mountains.

Travel information

Summary

The journey from Seattle to Houston crosses the Cascade Range, the Great Plains, and reaches the Gulf Coast, passing landmarks like Yellowstone and the Rockies.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall, avoiding summer heat in Houston and winter snow in Seattle, offering pleasant conditions for tourism.

Climate

Houston's climate is generally warmer and more humid than Seattle's, with mild winters and hot, humid summers compared to Seattle's cooler, wetter climate.

Accessibility

Houston offers extensive accessibility infrastructure, including public transportation and facilities, comparable to Seattle's well-developed systems, aiding visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 5-6 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 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)
Houston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W

Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Andrau Airpark (AAP)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Ellington Airport (EFD)
  • West Houston Airport (IWS)

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 Houston

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Houston to New York City 2,283 km
From Houston to Los Angeles 2,211 km
From Houston to Chicago 1,510 km
From Houston to Phoenix 1,635 km
From Houston to Philadelphia 2,158 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 Houston.

From To Distance (kilometers)
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Phoenix, United States Toronto, Canada 3,042 km
San Francisco, United States Iztacalco, Mexico 3,042 km
Villa Nueva, Guatemala Chicago, United States 3,042 km
Barranquilla, Colombia Nashville, United States 3,042 km
San Diego, United States Atlanta, United States 3,044 km
Ottawa, Canada Kingston, Jamaica 3,042 km
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Coyoacán, Mexico San Francisco, United States 3,041 km
Maracay, Venezuela Raleigh, United States 3,041 km
Lima, Peru Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago 3,041 km
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Cali, Colombia Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico 3,041 km
Vancouver, Canada Culiacán, Mexico 3,040 km

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