Distance between Seattle, WA (SEA) and Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
Flight distance from Seattle to Los Angeles (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport) is 954 miles / 1535 kilometers / 829 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 2 hours 18 minutes.
Driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1129 miles / 1817 kilometers and travel time by car is about 20 hours 6 minutes.
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Shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
How far is Los Angeles from Seattle?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Seattle and Los Angeles. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 953.903 miles
- 1535.158 kilometers
- 828.919 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 954.993 miles
- 1536.912 kilometers
- 829.866 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).
Airport information
| A | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |
| B | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Seattle and Los Angeles.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 148 kg (325 pounds).
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