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How far is Grímsey from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Grímsey (Grímsey Airport) is 3635 miles / 5851 kilometers / 3159 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Grímsey Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Grímsey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3635.445 miles
  • 5850.682 kilometers
  • 3159.115 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
  • 3624.032 miles
  • 5832.314 kilometers
  • 3149.198 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 Grímsey?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Grímsey Airport is 7 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Grímsey Airport (GRY)

On average, flying from Seattle to Grímsey generates about 411 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 411 kilograms equals 907 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Grímsey

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

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 Grímsey Airport
City: Grímsey
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: GRY
ICAO Code: BIGR
Coordinates: 66°33′16″N, 18°1′2″W