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How far is Akureyri from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) is 3664 miles / 5897 kilometers / 3184 nautical miles.

Seattle Boeing Field – Akureyri Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Akureyri

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3664.314 miles
  • 5897.141 kilometers
  • 3184.202 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
  • 3652.779 miles
  • 5878.579 kilometers
  • 3174.179 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 Akureyri?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Akureyri Airport is 7 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Akureyri Airport (AEY)

On average, flying from Seattle to Akureyri generates about 415 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 415 kilograms equals 914 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Akureyri

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Akureyri Airport (AEY).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W
Destination Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W