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How far is Bilbao from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Bilbao (Bilbao Airport) is 5176 miles / 8331 kilometers / 4498 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Bilbao Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Bilbao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5176.374 miles
  • 8330.566 kilometers
  • 4498.146 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
  • 5162.184 miles
  • 8307.730 kilometers
  • 4485.815 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 Seattle to Bilbao?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Bilbao Airport is 10 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Bilbao Airport (BIO)

On average, flying from Seattle to Bilbao generates about 607 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 607 kilograms equals 1 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Bilbao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Bilbao Airport (BIO).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W
Destination Bilbao Airport
City: Bilbao
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BIO
ICAO Code: LEBB
Coordinates: 43°18′3″N, 2°54′38″W