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How far is Thunder Bay from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 1522 miles / 2449 kilometers / 1322 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 1873 miles / 3015 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 59 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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1522
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Distance from Seattle to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1521.624 miles
  • 2448.817 kilometers
  • 1322.255 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
  • 1517.128 miles
  • 2441.581 kilometers
  • 1318.348 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Seattle to Thunder Bay generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W