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How far is Seattle, WA, from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 2279 miles / 3668 kilometers / 1981 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Seattle (BFI) is 2822 miles / 4541 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 8 minutes.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Charlotte to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2279.449 miles
  • 3668.418 kilometers
  • 1980.787 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
  • 2274.792 miles
  • 3660.922 kilometers
  • 1976.740 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 Charlotte to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Seattle generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 550 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlotte to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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