How far is Seattle, WA, from Louisville, KY?
The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1945 miles / 3130 kilometers / 1690 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Seattle (SEA) is 2382 miles / 3834 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 47 minutes.
Louisville International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from Louisville to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Louisville to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1944.890 miles
- 3129.996 kilometers
- 1690.063 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- 1940.486 miles
- 3122.909 kilometers
- 1686.236 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 Louisville to Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Seattle?
The time difference between Louisville and Seattle is 3 hours. Seattle is 3 hours behind Louisville.
Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from Louisville to Seattle generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Louisville to Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Airport information
| Origin | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W |
| Destination | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |