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How far is Seattle, WA, from Idaho Falls, ID?

The distance between Idaho Falls (Idaho Falls Regional Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 566 miles / 911 kilometers / 492 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Seattle (SEA) is 779 miles / 1254 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 41 minutes.

Idaho Falls Regional Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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Distance from Idaho Falls to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 566.100 miles
  • 911.049 kilometers
  • 491.927 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
  • 564.936 miles
  • 909.176 kilometers
  • 490.916 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 Idaho Falls to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Idaho Falls Regional Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Idaho Falls to Seattle generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 239 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Idaho Falls to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Airport information

Origin Idaho Falls Regional Airport
City: Idaho Falls, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IDA
ICAO Code: KIDA
Coordinates: 43°30′52″N, 112°4′15″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