How far is Seattle, WA, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 2413 miles / 3883 kilometers / 2096 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Seattle (SEA) is 2849 miles / 4585 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 15 minutes.
New York LaGuardia Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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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)- 2412.578 miles
- 3882.667 kilometers
- 2096.473 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- 2406.288 miles
- 3872.545 kilometers
- 2091.007 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–Tacoma International Airport is 5 hours and 4 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–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
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–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
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–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |