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How far is Seattle, WA, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 2016 miles / 3244 kilometers / 1752 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (CMH) to Seattle (BFI) is 2412 miles / 3881 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 50 minutes.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Columbus to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2015.717 miles
  • 3243.981 kilometers
  • 1751.610 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
  • 2010.718 miles
  • 3235.937 kilometers
  • 1747.266 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 Columbus to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Columbus to Seattle generates about 219 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 219 kilograms equals 484 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″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