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

The distance between Nashville (Nashville International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1978 miles / 3184 kilometers / 1719 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nashville (BNA) to Seattle (BFI) is 2428 miles / 3908 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 33 minutes.

Nashville International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Nashville to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1978.348 miles
  • 3183.842 kilometers
  • 1719.137 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
  • 1974.378 miles
  • 3177.454 kilometers
  • 1715.688 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 Nashville to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Nashville International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Nashville to Seattle generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nashville to Seattle

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

Airport information

Origin Nashville International Airport
City: Nashville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BNA
ICAO Code: KBNA
Coordinates: 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″W
Destination 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