Distance between Seattle, WA (BFI) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Distance from Seattle to Los Angeles (Boeing Field – Los Angeles International Airport) is 959 miles / 1544 kilometers / 834 nautical miles.
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How far is Los Angeles from Seattle?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Seattle and Los Angeles. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 959.263 miles
- 1543.784 kilometers
- 833.577 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 960.355 miles
- 1545.542 kilometers
- 834.526 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Boeing Field (BFI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 2 hours 18 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Seattle and Los Angeles.
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Seattle, WA
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 148 kg (326 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |
| B | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
Seattle to Los Angeles flight path
Shortest flight path between Boeing Field (BFI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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