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How far is London from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and London (London International Airport) is 2007 miles / 3230 kilometers / 1744 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to London (YXU) is 2361 miles / 3799 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 4 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – London International Airport

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2007
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3230
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1744
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Distance from Seattle to London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2006.796 miles
  • 3229.624 kilometers
  • 1743.858 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
  • 2001.326 miles
  • 3220.823 kilometers
  • 1739.105 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 London?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to London International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and London International Airport (YXU)

On average, flying from Seattle to London generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 482 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 London

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

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 London International Airport
City: London
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXU
ICAO Code: CYXU
Coordinates: 43°2′8″N, 81°9′14″W