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How far is Lugano from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 5354 miles / 8616 kilometers / 4652 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Lugano Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Lugano

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5353.608 miles
  • 8615.796 kilometers
  • 4652.158 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
  • 5338.528 miles
  • 8591.529 kilometers
  • 4639.054 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 Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Lugano Airport is 10 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Seattle to Lugano generates about 630 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 630 kilograms equals 1 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Lugano

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

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 Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E