Distance between Los Angeles, CA (LAX) and Seattle, WA (SEA)
Distance from Los Angeles to Seattle (Los Angeles International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 954 miles / 1535 kilometers / 829 nautical miles.
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How far is Seattle from Los Angeles?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Seattle. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 953.903 miles
- 1535.158 kilometers
- 828.919 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 954.993 miles
- 1536.912 kilometers
- 829.866 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 2 hours 18 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Los Angeles and Seattle.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 148 kg (325 pounds).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |
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