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

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 2124 miles / 3419 kilometers / 1846 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Seattle (BFI) is 2500 miles / 4023 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 38 minutes.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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2124
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3419
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1846
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Distance from Pittsburgh to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2124.222 miles
  • 3418.604 kilometers
  • 1845.898 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
  • 2118.814 miles
  • 3409.900 kilometers
  • 1841.199 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 Pittsburgh to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Seattle generates about 232 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 232 kilograms equals 511 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pittsburgh to Seattle

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

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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