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How far is Seattle, WA, from Lewiston, ID?

The distance between Lewiston (Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 262 miles / 422 kilometers / 228 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lewiston (LWS) to Seattle (BFI) is 314 miles / 506 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 51 minutes.

Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Lewiston to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 262.447 miles
  • 422.368 kilometers
  • 228.060 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
  • 261.761 miles
  • 421.263 kilometers
  • 227.464 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 Lewiston to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lewiston and Seattle?

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Seattle.

Flight carbon footprint between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Lewiston to Seattle generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lewiston to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport
City: Lewiston, ID
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LWS
ICAO Code: KLWS
Coordinates: 46°22′28″N, 117°0′53″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