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How far is Kanazawa from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Kanazawa (Komatsu Airport) is 4897 miles / 7880 kilometers / 4255 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Komatsu Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Kanazawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4896.703 miles
  • 7880.480 kilometers
  • 4255.119 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
  • 4884.595 miles
  • 7860.993 kilometers
  • 4244.597 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 Kanazawa?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Komatsu Airport is 9 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Komatsu Airport (KMQ)

On average, flying from Seattle to Kanazawa generates about 570 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 570 kilograms equals 1 258 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Kanazawa

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

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 Komatsu Airport
City: Kanazawa
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KMQ
ICAO Code: RJNK
Coordinates: 36°23′40″N, 136°24′25″E