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

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 2079 miles / 3346 kilometers / 1806 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Seattle (SEA) is 2556 miles / 4114 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 44 minutes.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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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)
  • 2078.811 miles
  • 3345.521 kilometers
  • 1806.437 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
  • 2075.288 miles
  • 3339.853 kilometers
  • 1803.376 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–Tacoma International Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

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–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W