Boston to Seattle Distance
4,000 km · 2,486 miles · 5 h 30 min flight
The distance from Boston to Seattle is 4,000 km (2,486 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 5 h 30 min. Seattle is 3 hours behind Boston.
Boston
Massachusetts
Seattle
Washington
- Kilometres
- 4,000
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 2,486
- 2,160 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 5 h 30 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −3 hours
- Seattle vs Boston
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Boston | West-northwest (296°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Seattle | East (79°) |
| Halfway point | 47.94° N, 95.44° W |
| Boston coordinates | 42.36° N, 71.06° W |
| Seattle coordinates | 47.61° N, 122.33° W |
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Seattle from Boston?
4,000 kilometres or 2,486 miles (2,160 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Boston to Seattle?
About 5 h 30 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Boston and Seattle?
Seattle is 3 hours behind Boston right now.
In which direction is Seattle from Boston?
Seattle lies to the west-northwest of Boston (initial bearing 296°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.