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How far is Nashville, TN, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Nashville (Nashville International Airport) is 1978 miles / 3183 kilometers / 1719 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Nashville (BNA) is 2431 miles / 3913 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 31 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Nashville International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Nashville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1977.676 miles
  • 3182.761 kilometers
  • 1718.553 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
  • 1973.698 miles
  • 3176.359 kilometers
  • 1715.096 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 Nashville?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Nashville International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Nashville International Airport (BNA)

On average, flying from Seattle to Nashville generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Nashville

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

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 Nashville International Airport
City: Nashville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BNA
ICAO Code: KBNA
Coordinates: 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″W