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How far is Seattle, WA, from Milwaukee, WI?

The distance between Milwaukee (Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1694 miles / 2726 kilometers / 1472 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Seattle (BFI) is 1980 miles / 3187 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 59 minutes.

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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1694
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1472
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Distance from Milwaukee to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1693.708 miles
  • 2725.758 kilometers
  • 1471.792 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
  • 1689.158 miles
  • 2718.437 kilometers
  • 1467.839 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 Milwaukee to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Milwaukee to Seattle generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Milwaukee to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
City: Milwaukee, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKE
ICAO Code: KMKE
Coordinates: 42°56′49″N, 87°53′47″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