How far is Seattle, WA, from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1489 miles / 2397 kilometers / 1294 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Seattle (SEA) is 1852 miles / 2980 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 57 minutes.
Kansas City International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from Kansas City to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1489.327 miles
- 2396.839 kilometers
- 1294.190 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- 1486.075 miles
- 2391.605 kilometers
- 1291.364 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 Kansas City to Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Seattle?
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Seattle generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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 |
Airlines flying from Kansas City (MCI) to Seattle (SEA)
| AirTran Airways |
| Alaska Airlines |
| American Airlines |