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How far is Seattle, WA, from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1987 miles / 3197 kilometers / 1726 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Seattle (BFI) is 2795 miles / 4498 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 28 minutes.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Barrow to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1986.763 miles
  • 3197.385 kilometers
  • 1726.450 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
  • 1982.134 miles
  • 3189.936 kilometers
  • 1722.428 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 Barrow to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Barrow to Seattle generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Barrow to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″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