How far is Seattle, WA, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 2412 miles / 3881 kilometers / 2096 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Seattle (BFI) is 2847 miles / 4581 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 12 minutes.
New York LaGuardia Airport – Seattle Boeing Field
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Distance from New York to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2411.554 miles
- 3881.019 kilometers
- 2095.583 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- 2405.268 miles
- 3870.904 kilometers
- 2090.121 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 New York to Seattle?
The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 5 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Seattle?
The time difference between New York and Seattle is 3 hours. Seattle is 3 hours behind New York.
Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)
On average, flying from New York to Seattle generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 584 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).
Airport information
| Origin | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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 |