How far is Seattle, WA, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 2354 miles / 3789 kilometers / 2046 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Seattle (SEA) is 2838 miles / 4568 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 15 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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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)- 2354.127 miles
- 3788.600 kilometers
- 2045.680 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- 2349.054 miles
- 3780.436 kilometers
- 2041.272 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–Tacoma International Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Seattle?
The time difference between Raleigh and Seattle is 3 hours. Seattle is 3 hours behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
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–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |