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How far is Seattle, WA, from Quito?

The distance between Quito (Mariscal Sucre International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 4207 miles / 6770 kilometers / 3655 nautical miles.

Mariscal Sucre International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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Distance from Quito to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4206.611 miles
  • 6769.885 kilometers
  • 3655.445 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
  • 4212.993 miles
  • 6780.156 kilometers
  • 3660.991 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 Quito to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 8 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Quito to Seattle generates about 482 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 482 kilograms equals 1 063 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Quito to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Airport information

Origin Mariscal Sucre International Airport
City: Quito
Country: Ecuador Flag of Ecuador
IATA Code: UIO
ICAO Code: SEQM
Coordinates: 0°7′45″S, 78°21′27″W
Destination 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