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

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 2124 miles / 3419 kilometers / 1846 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is 2497 miles / 4018 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 34 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Pittsburgh International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Pittsburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2124.222 miles
  • 3418.604 kilometers
  • 1845.898 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
  • 2118.814 miles
  • 3409.900 kilometers
  • 1841.199 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 Pittsburgh?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Pittsburgh International Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

On average, flying from Seattle to Pittsburgh generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 511 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 Pittsburgh

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

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 Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W