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How far is Seattle, WA, from Denver, CO?

The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1024 miles / 1648 kilometers / 890 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Seattle (SEA) is 1317 miles / 2119 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 53 minutes.

Denver International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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Distance from Denver to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1024.028 miles
  • 1648.014 kilometers
  • 889.856 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
  • 1022.198 miles
  • 1645.068 kilometers
  • 888.266 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 Denver to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Denver to Seattle generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Airport information

Origin Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″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