Seattle to New York: Exactly 3,866 km (2,402 mi)

Seattle, United States → New York, United States

3,866
Kilometers
2,402
Miles
~5h 20min
Flight time (est.)
~5,025 km
Rough road-length estimate

2,087 nautical miles · Direction: southeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Seattle to New York is 3,866 km (2,402 miles). New York lies roughly east of Seattle; the initial great-circle bearing is 83° (E). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Seattle (Pacific Northwest, United States) sits at 47.6062°N, 122.3321°W; New York (Northeast, United States) is at 40.7128°N, 74.0060°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 83° (E); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Seattle to New York

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~5h 20min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~5,025 km · ~62h 49min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.

Rough road-length estimate for Seattle to New York: about 5,025 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Seattle and New York lies at approximately 46.7752°N, 96.6660°W — the position that is an equal 1,933 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

New York (America/New_York) is 3 hours ahead of Seattle (America/Los_Angeles) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Seattle from New York?

The straight-line distance from Seattle to New York is approximately 3,866 km (2,402 miles, 2,087 nautical miles).

What direction is New York from Seattle?

New York lies roughly east of Seattle; the initial great-circle bearing is 83° (E).

How long does it take to fly from Seattle to New York?

Estimated flight time is about 5h 20min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Seattle to New York?

Rough road-length estimate for Seattle to New York: about 5,025 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Seattle and New York?

New York (America/New_York) is 3 hours ahead of Seattle (America/Los_Angeles) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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