Distance from Philadelphia to Seattle

3,827 km · 2,378 miles as the crow flies, about 5 h 17 min by air.

Air route

40.0000°, -75.1700° · America/New York

47.5700°, -122.3400° · America/Los Angeles

Flight distance (great circle)
3,827km
Est. flight time
5 h 17 min
Initial bearing
299°WNW
Time difference
−3 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 3,817 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Philadelphia to Seattle at a glance

Straight-line distance3,827 km / 2,378 mi / 2,066 nmi
Estimated flight time5 h 17 min
Initial bearing299° (WNW)
Halfway point46.272°, -97.169°
Philadelphia coordinates40°, -75.17°
Seattle coordinates47.57°, -122.34°

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Philadelphia from Seattle?

3,827 km (2,378 miles, 2,066 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 Philadelphia to Seattle?

About 5 h 17 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 Philadelphia?

The great-circle route leaves Philadelphia on an initial bearing of 299° (WNW). The halfway point is near 46.27°, -97.17°.