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How far is Seattle, WA, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 2245 miles / 3612 kilometers / 1950 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Seattle (BFI) is 2710 miles / 4362 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 54 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Roanoke to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2244.557 miles
  • 3612.265 kilometers
  • 1950.467 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
  • 2239.458 miles
  • 3604.059 kilometers
  • 1946.036 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 Roanoke to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Seattle generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 541 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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