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How far is Lima from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Lima (Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport) is 4949 miles / 7964 kilometers / 4300 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Lima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4948.550 miles
  • 7963.919 kilometers
  • 4300.172 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
  • 4959.553 miles
  • 7981.626 kilometers
  • 4309.733 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 Lima?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport is 9 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)

On average, flying from Seattle to Lima generates about 577 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 577 kilograms equals 1 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Lima

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).

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 Lima Jorge Chávez International Airport
City: Lima
Country: Perú Flag of Perú
IATA Code: LIM
ICAO Code: SPIM
Coordinates: 12°1′18″S, 77°6′51″W