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How far is East London from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and East London (East London Airport) is 10590 miles / 17042 kilometers / 9202 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – East London Airport

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10590
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17042
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9202
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Flight time duration
20 h 32 min
CO2 emission
1 395 kg

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Distance from Seattle to East London

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 10589.601 miles
  • 17042.311 kilometers
  • 9202.112 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
  • 10590.849 miles
  • 17044.319 kilometers
  • 9203.196 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 East London?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to East London Airport is 20 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and East London Airport (ELS)

On average, flying from Seattle to East London generates about 1 395 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 395 kilograms equals 3 075 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to East London

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and East London Airport (ELS).

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 East London Airport
City: East London
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: ELS
ICAO Code: FAEL
Coordinates: 33°2′8″S, 27°49′33″E