How far is Seattle, WA, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1896 miles / 3052 kilometers / 1648 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (HOU) to Seattle (BFI) is 2347 miles / 3777 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 44 minutes.
Houston William P. Hobby Airport – Seattle Boeing Field
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Distance from Houston to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1896.212 miles
- 3051.658 kilometers
- 1647.763 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- 1894.928 miles
- 3049.591 kilometers
- 1646.647 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 Houston to Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Houston William P. Hobby Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Seattle?
The time difference between Houston and Seattle is 2 hours. Seattle is 2 hours behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)
On average, flying from Houston to Seattle generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 459 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |
| Destination | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |