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How far is Seattle, WA, from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 2080 miles / 3347 kilometers / 1807 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Seattle (BFI) is 2554 miles / 4110 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 40 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Birmingham to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2079.895 miles
  • 3347.267 kilometers
  • 1807.379 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
  • 2076.383 miles
  • 3341.614 kilometers
  • 1804.327 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 Birmingham to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Seattle generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 499 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W
Destination 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