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How far is Beijing from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) is 5407 miles / 8702 kilometers / 4699 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Beijing Capital International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5407.108 miles
  • 8701.898 kilometers
  • 4698.649 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
  • 5392.976 miles
  • 8679.153 kilometers
  • 4686.368 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 10 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

On average, flying from Seattle to Beijing generates about 637 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 637 kilograms equals 1 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

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 Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E