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How far is Frankfurt from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) is 5108 miles / 8221 kilometers / 4439 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Frankfurt Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Frankfurt

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5108.434 miles
  • 8221.228 kilometers
  • 4439.108 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
  • 5093.406 miles
  • 8197.042 kilometers
  • 4426.048 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 Frankfurt?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is 10 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

On average, flying from Seattle to Frankfurt generates about 598 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 598 kilograms equals 1 318 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Frankfurt

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

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 Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″E

Airlines flying from Seattle (SEA) to Frankfurt (FRA)

Condor Flugdienst
Lufthansa
United Airlines