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How far is Panama City from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Panama City (Tocumen International Airport) is 3643 miles / 5862 kilometers / 3165 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Panama City (PTY) is 4817 miles / 7753 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 38 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Tocumen International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Panama City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3642.682 miles
  • 5862.328 kilometers
  • 3165.404 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
  • 3645.500 miles
  • 5866.863 kilometers
  • 3167.853 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 Panama City?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Tocumen International Airport is 7 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY)

On average, flying from Seattle to Panama City generates about 412 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 412 kilograms equals 909 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Panama City

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

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 Tocumen International Airport
City: Panama City
Country: Panama Flag of Panama
IATA Code: PTY
ICAO Code: MPTO
Coordinates: 9°4′16″N, 79°23′0″W