Distance from Seattle to Manhattan by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Seattle (WA) to Manhattan (NY) is 2402 miles or 3866 kilometers or 2086 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Seattle to Manhattan is 2840 miles (4572 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 438 miles or 706 km.

Flight distance from Seattle, WA to Manhattan, NY in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Seattle and Manhattan is 2402 miles or 3866 km.
The nearest airport to Seattle, is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and the nearest airport to Manhattan, is La Guardia Airport (LGA).

What is the average flight time from Seattle to Manhattan?

Flight time from Seattle, WA to Manhattan, NY is 5 hours 31 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Seattle to Manhattan Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Seattle, WA and Manhattan, NY
This map shows the distance from Seattle, WA, Usa to Manhattan, NY, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Seattle, Washington to Manhattan, New York is displayed below.

Driving distance from Seattle, WA to Manhattan, NY

The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Manhattan, New York is 2840 miles or 4572 km.
The total driving distance from Seattle, WA to Manhattan, NY is 2840 miles or 4572 kilometers. Your trip begins in Seattle, Washington. It ends in Manhattan, New York.
The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to Manhattan, New York is approximately 2840 miles (4572 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 50 to 51 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Seattle, WA to Manhattan, NY

How long is the drive from Seattle, WA to Manhattan, NY?
The total driving time is 50 hours, 28 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Seattle to Manhattan take?
Seattle and Manhattan are 50 hours 28 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Seattle and Manhattan

Time difference between Seattle (WA) and Manhattan (NY) is 2 Hours.
Manhattan time is 2 Hours ahead of Seattle.

Current local time in SeattleCurrent local time in Manhattan
2025-12-19, 18:40:24 MST2025-12-19, 20:40:24 EST
How Far is it Between Seattle Washington, USA and Manhattan New York, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Seattle, WA and Manhattan, NY in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2840 mi 4572 km 2466.26 nmi
Straight line distance 2402 mi 3866 km 2086 nmi
Difference 438 mi 706 km 380 nmi

Seattle Details

Seattle is located in Washington, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 47° 36' 22.4'' Longitude: W 122° 19' 55.5''
Latitude47.60621
Longitude-122.33207
StateWashington
Nearest airports to Seattle

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Manhattan Details

Manhattan is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 43' 42'' Longitude: W 73° 59' 39''
Latitude40.72833
Longitude-73.99417
StateNew York
Nearest airports to Manhattan

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Seattle, WA and Manhattan, NY
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 95 hours 15 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 71 hours 26 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 63 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 57 hours 9 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 51 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 47 hours 37 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 43 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 40 hours 49 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 38 hours 6 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 35 hours 43 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 33 hours 37 minutes