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How far is Seattle, WA, from Pyongyang?

The distance between Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 5152 miles / 8291 kilometers / 4477 nautical miles.

Pyongyang International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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Distance from Pyongyang to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5151.860 miles
  • 8291.115 kilometers
  • 4476.844 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
  • 5138.510 miles
  • 8269.630 kilometers
  • 4465.243 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 Pyongyang to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Pyongyang International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 10 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

On average, flying from Pyongyang to Seattle generates about 604 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 604 kilograms equals 1 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Pyongyang to Seattle

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

Airport information

Origin Pyongyang International Airport
City: Pyongyang
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: FNJ
ICAO Code: ZKPY
Coordinates: 39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E
Destination 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