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How far is Seattle, WA, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1399 miles / 2251 kilometers / 1216 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle (SEA) is 1677 miles / 2699 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 15 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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Distance from Minneapolis to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1398.786 miles
  • 2251.129 kilometers
  • 1215.512 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
  • 1394.861 miles
  • 2244.812 kilometers
  • 1212.101 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 Minneapolis to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Seattle generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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

Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle (SEA)

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Alaska Airlines
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KLM
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