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

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 2368 miles / 3812 kilometers / 2058 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Philadelphia (BBX) is 2797 miles / 4501 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 57 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Wings Field

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2368
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2058
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Distance from Seattle to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2368.378 miles
  • 3811.535 kilometers
  • 2058.064 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
  • 2362.327 miles
  • 3801.796 kilometers
  • 2052.806 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Wings Field is 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Wings Field (BBX)

On average, flying from Seattle to Philadelphia generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 573 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Wings Field (BBX).

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 Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W