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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 1220 miles / 1964 kilometers / 1060 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Tucson (TUS) is 1535 miles / 2470 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 37 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Tucson International Airport

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1220
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1964
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1060
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Distance from Seattle to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1220.187 miles
  • 1963.700 kilometers
  • 1060.313 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
  • 1220.819 miles
  • 1964.718 kilometers
  • 1060.863 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 Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Tucson International Airport is 2 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Seattle to Tucson generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 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 Tucson

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

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 Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W