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How far is Seattle, WA, from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1992 miles / 3206 kilometers / 1731 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Seattle (SEA) is 2803 miles / 4511 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 39 minutes.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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1992
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3206
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1731
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Distance from Barrow to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1991.819 miles
  • 3205.521 kilometers
  • 1730.843 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
  • 1987.193 miles
  • 3198.076 kilometers
  • 1726.823 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 Barrow to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Barrow to Seattle generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Barrow to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″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