How far is Seattle, WA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1876 miles / 3020 kilometers / 1631 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Seattle (BFI) is 2329 miles / 3748 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 19 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Seattle Boeing Field
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Distance from Houston to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1876.364 miles
- 3019.715 kilometers
- 1630.516 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- 1875.005 miles
- 3017.528 kilometers
- 1629.335 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 Houston to Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Seattle?
The time difference between Houston and Seattle is 2 hours. Seattle is 2 hours behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)
On average, flying from Houston to Seattle generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
| Destination | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |