How far is Seattle, WA, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1927 miles / 3101 kilometers / 1675 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle (SEA) is 2259 miles / 3635 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 7 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1927.032 miles
- 3101.257 kilometers
- 1674.545 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- 1921.908 miles
- 3093.012 kilometers
- 1670.093 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 Detroit to Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Seattle?
The time difference between Detroit and Seattle is 3 hours. Seattle is 3 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from Detroit to Seattle generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 465 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |
Airlines flying from Detroit (DTW) to Seattle (SEA)
| Delta Air Lines |