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

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 2377 miles / 3826 kilometers / 2066 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Seattle (BFI) is 2808 miles / 4519 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 27 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Philadelphia to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2377.410 miles
  • 3826.070 kilometers
  • 2065.912 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
  • 2371.383 miles
  • 3816.372 kilometers
  • 2060.676 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 Philadelphia to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Seattle generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 575 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Seattle

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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