How far is Seattle, WA, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 959 miles / 1544 kilometers / 834 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (BFI) is 1133 miles / 1824 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 26 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field
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Distance from Los Angeles to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 959.263 miles
- 1543.784 kilometers
- 833.577 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- 960.355 miles
- 1545.542 kilometers
- 834.526 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 Los Angeles to Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Seattle?
There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Seattle generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |