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How far is Seattle, WA, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 2354 miles / 3789 kilometers / 2046 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Seattle (BFI) is 2836 miles / 4564 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 12 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Raleigh to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2354.165 miles
  • 3788.661 kilometers
  • 2045.713 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
  • 2349.099 miles
  • 3780.509 kilometers
  • 2041.312 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 Raleigh to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Seattle generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 569 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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