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

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 2377 miles / 3826 kilometers / 2066 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 2805 miles / 4514 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 19 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Philadelphia International Airport

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2377
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2066
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Distance from Seattle to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2377.410 miles
  • 3826.070 kilometers
  • 2065.912 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
  • 2371.383 miles
  • 3816.372 kilometers
  • 2060.676 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Philadelphia International Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Seattle to Philadelphia generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 575 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 Philadelphia

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

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W