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How far is Seattle, WA, from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1872 miles / 3012 kilometers / 1626 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Seattle (BFI) is 2325 miles / 3742 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 28 minutes.

Memphis International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Memphis to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1871.736 miles
  • 3012.267 kilometers
  • 1626.494 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
  • 1868.439 miles
  • 3006.961 kilometers
  • 1623.629 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 Memphis to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Memphis to Seattle generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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