Distance from Seattle to New York City by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Seattle (WA) to New York City (NY) is 2407 miles or 3873 kilometers or 2090 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Seattle to New York City is 2845 miles (4580 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 438 miles or 707 km.

Flight distance from Seattle, WA to New York City, NY in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Seattle and New York City is 2407 miles or 3873 km.
The nearest airport to Seattle, is Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and the nearest airport to New York City, is John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

What is the average flight time from Seattle to New York City?

Flight time from Seattle, WA to New York City, 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 New York City Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Seattle, WA to New York City, NY

The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to New York City, New York is 2845 miles or 4580 km.
The total driving distance from Seattle, WA to New York City, NY is 2845 miles or 4580 kilometers. Your trip begins in Seattle, Washington. It ends in New York City, New York.
The driving distance from Seattle, Washington to New York City, New York is approximately 2845 miles (4580 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 New York City, NY

How long is the drive from Seattle, WA to New York City, NY?
The total driving time is 50 hours, 41 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Seattle to New York City take?
Seattle and New York City are 50 hours 41 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 New York City

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

Current local time in SeattleCurrent local time in New York City
2025-12-17, 04:14:50 MST2025-12-17, 06:14:50 EST
How Far is it Between Seattle Washington, USA and New York City New York, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2845 mi 4580 km 2470.6 nmi
Straight line distance 2407 mi 3873 km 2090 nmi
Difference 438 mi 707 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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New York City Details

New York City is located in New York, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 39' 48.5'' Longitude: W 73° 56' 19.3''
Latitude40.66347
Longitude-73.9387
StateNew York
Nearest airports to New York City

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Seattle, WA and New York City, NY
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 95 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 71 hours 33 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 63 hours 36 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 57 hours 15 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 52 hours 2 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 47 hours 42 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 44 hours 2 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 40 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 38 hours 10 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 35 hours 46 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 33 hours 40 minutes