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How far is Seoul from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) is 5214 miles / 8390 kilometers / 4530 nautical miles.

Seattle Boeing Field – Seoul Incheon International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Seoul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5213.564 miles
  • 8390.419 kilometers
  • 4530.464 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
  • 5200.441 miles
  • 8369.298 kilometers
  • 4519.060 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 Seoul?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Seoul Incheon International Airport is 10 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

On average, flying from Seattle to Seoul generates about 612 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 612 kilograms equals 1 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Seoul

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″W
Destination Seoul Incheon International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: ICN
ICAO Code: RKSI
Coordinates: 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″E