Distance between Detroit, MI (DTW) and Seattle, WA (SEA)
Distance from Detroit to Seattle (Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1927 miles / 3101 kilometers / 1675 nautical miles.
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How far is Seattle from Detroit?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Detroit and Seattle. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1927.032 miles
- 3101.257 kilometers
- 1674.545 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1921.908 miles
- 3093.012 kilometers
- 1670.093 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 4 hours 8 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Detroit and Seattle is 3 hours. Seattle is 3 hours behind Detroit.
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Detroit, MI
Seattle, WA
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 213 kg (469 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| B | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |
Detroit to Seattle flight path
Shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
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