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How far is Memphis, TN, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 1872 miles / 3012 kilometers / 1626 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Memphis (MEM) is 2325 miles / 3741 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 27 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Memphis International Airport

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1872
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Distance from Seattle to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1871.736 miles
  • 3012.267 kilometers
  • 1626.494 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
  • 1868.439 miles
  • 3006.961 kilometers
  • 1623.629 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 Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Memphis International Airport is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Seattle to Memphis generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 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 Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

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 Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W