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How far is Nashville, TN, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Nashville (Nashville International Airport) is 1978 miles / 3184 kilometers / 1719 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Nashville (BNA) is 2430 miles / 3910 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 29 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Nashville International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Nashville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1978.348 miles
  • 3183.842 kilometers
  • 1719.137 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
  • 1974.378 miles
  • 3177.454 kilometers
  • 1715.688 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 Seattle to Nashville?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Nashville International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Nashville International Airport (BNA)

On average, flying from Seattle to Nashville generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Nashville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Nashville International Airport (BNA).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Nashville International Airport
City: Nashville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BNA
ICAO Code: KBNA
Coordinates: 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″W