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How far is Seattle, WA, from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 5108 miles / 8221 kilometers / 4439 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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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)
  • 5108.434 miles
  • 8221.228 kilometers
  • 4439.108 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
  • 5093.406 miles
  • 8197.042 kilometers
  • 4426.048 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–Tacoma International Airport is 10 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Seattle generates about 598 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 598 kilograms equals 1 318 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–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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–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

Airlines flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Seattle (SEA)

Condor Flugdienst
Lufthansa
United Airlines