Distance from New York to Seattle

3,877 km · 2,409 miles as the crow flies, about 5 h 21 min by air.

Air route

40.7500°, -73.9800° · America/New York

47.5700°, -122.3400° · America/Los Angeles

Flight distance (great circle)
3,877km
Est. flight time
5 h 21 min
Initial bearing
298°WNW
Time difference
−3 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 3,867 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

New York to Seattle at a glance

Straight-line distance3,877 km / 2,409 mi / 2,093 nmi
Estimated flight time5 h 21 min
Initial bearing298° (WNW)
Halfway point46.780°, -96.672°
New York coordinates40.75°, -73.98°
Seattle coordinates47.57°, -122.34°

Time difference: New York and Seattle. Local time: New York · Seattle. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Seattle.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is New York from Seattle?

3,877 km (2,409 miles, 2,093 nautical miles) in a straight line over the Earth’s surface, measured between the city centres on the WGS-84 ellipsoid.

How long is the flight from New York to Seattle?

About 5 h 21 min in still air (800 km/h cruise plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent). Scheduled flights vary with winds and routing, and connecting itineraries take longer.

Which direction is Seattle from New York?

The great-circle route leaves New York on an initial bearing of 298° (WNW). The halfway point is near 46.78°, -96.67°.