How far is Seattle, WA, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 1399 miles / 2251 kilometers / 1216 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle (SEA) is 1677 miles / 2699 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 15 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1398.786 miles
- 2251.129 kilometers
- 1215.512 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- 1394.861 miles
- 2244.812 kilometers
- 1212.101 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 Minneapolis to Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Seattle?
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Seattle generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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 Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle (SEA)
| Air France |
| Alaska Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines |
| KLM |
| Sun Country Airlines |