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

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 2245 miles / 3612 kilometers / 1951 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Seattle (SEA) is 2713 miles / 4366 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 57 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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1951
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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)
  • 2244.644 miles
  • 3612.404 kilometers
  • 1950.542 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
  • 2239.538 miles
  • 3604.187 kilometers
  • 1946.105 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–Tacoma International Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

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–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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–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