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How far is Osaka from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Osaka (Kansai International Airport) is 5040 miles / 8111 kilometers / 4379 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Kansai International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Osaka

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Osaka. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5039.694 miles
  • 8110.601 kilometers
  • 4379.374 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 5027.708 miles
  • 8091.312 kilometers
  • 4368.959 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Seattle to Osaka?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Kansai International Airport is 10 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Kansai International Airport (KIX)

On average, flying from Seattle to Osaka generates about 589 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 589 kilograms equals 1 299 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Osaka

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Kansai International Airport (KIX).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W
Destination Kansai International Airport
City: Osaka
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIX
ICAO Code: RJBB
Coordinates: 34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″E