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How far is Seattle, WA, from Edmonton?

The distance between Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 559 miles / 899 kilometers / 485 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Edmonton (YEG) to Seattle (SEA) is 821 miles / 1321 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 40 minutes.

Edmonton International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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Distance from Edmonton to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 558.632 miles
  • 899.031 kilometers
  • 485.438 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
  • 557.703 miles
  • 897.536 kilometers
  • 484.631 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 Edmonton to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Edmonton International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Edmonton to Seattle generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Edmonton to Seattle

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

Airport information

Origin Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″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

Airlines flying from Edmonton (YEG) to Seattle (SEA)

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