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How far is Canberra from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Canberra (Canberra Airport) is 7886 miles / 12691 kilometers / 6853 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Canberra Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Canberra

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7886.105 miles
  • 12691.456 kilometers
  • 6852.838 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
  • 7896.366 miles
  • 12707.969 kilometers
  • 6861.755 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 Canberra?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Canberra Airport is 15 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Canberra Airport (CBR)

On average, flying from Seattle to Canberra generates about 982 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 982 kilograms equals 2 164 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Canberra

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

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 Canberra Airport
City: Canberra
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CBR
ICAO Code: YSCB
Coordinates: 35°18′24″S, 149°11′42″E