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How far is Seattle, WA, from Harrisburg, PA?

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 2296 miles / 3695 kilometers / 1995 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Seattle (BFI) is 2714 miles / 4368 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 39 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Harrisburg to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2295.847 miles
  • 3694.808 kilometers
  • 1995.037 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
  • 2289.997 miles
  • 3685.392 kilometers
  • 1989.953 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 Harrisburg to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Seattle generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 554 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W
Destination Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W