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How far is Akureyri from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) is 3669 miles / 5905 kilometers / 3189 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Akureyri Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Akureyri

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3669.320 miles
  • 5905.198 kilometers
  • 3188.552 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
  • 3657.787 miles
  • 5886.637 kilometers
  • 3178.530 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 Seattle to Akureyri?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Akureyri Airport is 7 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Akureyri Airport (AEY)

On average, flying from Seattle to Akureyri generates about 415 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 415 kilograms equals 916 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Akureyri

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Akureyri Airport (AEY).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W