Channel Islands to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

948.9 miles 1527.1 km · straight line
1112.9 miles actual route 1791.1 km · driving distance
21h 38min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
353° N bearing direction

How far is Channel Islands from Seattle?

The distance from Channel Islands to Seattle is 948.9 miles (1527.1 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located N of Channel Islands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1112.9 miles, taking about 21h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Channel Islands in California and Seattle in Washington.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Channel Islands and Seattle. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Channel Islands to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 38min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 58min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~28h 7min $134–$390* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Channel Islands & Seattle

Quick Facts

Channel Islands
34.01°N, 119.78°W
America/Los_Angeles
0m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 316 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM