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How far is Calgary from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 452 miles / 727 kilometers / 393 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Calgary (YYC) is 716 miles / 1152 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 12 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Calgary International Airport

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452
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727
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393
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Distance from Seattle to Calgary

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 451.880 miles
  • 727.231 kilometers
  • 392.673 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
  • 450.913 miles
  • 725.675 kilometers
  • 391.833 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 Calgary?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)

On average, flying from Seattle to Calgary generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 202 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 Calgary

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

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 Calgary International Airport
City: Calgary
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYC
ICAO Code: CYYC
Coordinates: 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W

Airlines flying from Seattle (SEA) to Calgary (YYC)

Alaska Airlines