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How far is Seattle, WA, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Wings Field) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 2368 miles / 3810 kilometers / 2057 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (BBX) to Seattle (BFI) is 2797 miles / 4502 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 3 minutes.

Wings Field – Seattle Boeing Field

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2368
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3810
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2057
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Distance from Philadelphia to Seattle

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Philadelphia to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2367.535 miles
  • 3810.178 kilometers
  • 2057.331 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
  • 2361.488 miles
  • 3800.447 kilometers
  • 2052.077 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 Philadelphia to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Wings Field to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wings Field (BBX) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Seattle generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 573 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wings Field (BBX) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W
Destination Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W