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How far is Seattle, WA, from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 5103 miles / 8213 kilometers / 4435 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Frankfurt to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5103.442 miles
  • 8213.194 kilometers
  • 4434.770 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
  • 5088.414 miles
  • 8189.009 kilometers
  • 4421.711 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 Frankfurt to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 10 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Seattle generates about 597 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 597 kilograms equals 1 317 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E
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