How far is Seattle, WA, from Louisville, KY?
The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 1945 miles / 3130 kilometers / 1690 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Seattle (BFI) is 2380 miles / 3830 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 44 minutes.
Louisville International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field
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Distance from Louisville to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Louisville to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1945.125 miles
- 3130.376 kilometers
- 1690.268 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- 1940.729 miles
- 3123.300 kilometers
- 1686.447 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 Louisville to Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 4 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Louisville and Seattle?
The time difference between Louisville and Seattle is 3 hours. Seattle is 3 hours behind Louisville.
Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)
On average, flying from Louisville to Seattle generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Louisville to Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).
Airport information
| Origin | Louisville International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Louisville, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SDF |
| ICAO Code: | KSDF |
| Coordinates: | 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″W |
| Destination | Seattle Boeing Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFI |
| ICAO Code: | KBFI |
| Coordinates: | 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W |