This isn’t just a trivia piece for your next pub quiz. It’s a reminder of scale.
Every time you hop a five-hour flight to Seattle, you’re skipping over 2,400 miles of farmland, mountains, and diners. You’re ignoring the secret America.
Think about it: That flight goes over the Great Lakes. Over the Mississippi River. Over the Rockies.
You’re floating above a world of roadside attractions, giant balls of twine, and the world’s largest six-pack of beer (it’s in Wisconsin).
Your Challenge
So next time someone says “I’m flying to Seattle,” ask them: “Do you know you’re skipping twelve states?”
Watch their face. They’ll realize they never thought about it. You are now the geography wizard.
You can also brag: “I know the distance from NYC to Seattle is 2,900 miles. And it passes through Canada.”
That’s a conversation starter. That’s power.
So go ahead. Look at a map. Trace the route with your finger. Let your mind wander.
You’ll never look at a cross-country flight the same way again. And maybe, just maybe, you’ll consider the drive.
