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How far is Seattle, WA, from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) is 5403 miles / 8696 kilometers / 4695 nautical miles.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Seattle Boeing Field

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Distance from Beijing to Seattle

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5403.170 miles
  • 8695.559 kilometers
  • 4695.226 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
  • 5389.038 miles
  • 8672.817 kilometers
  • 4682.946 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 Beijing to Seattle?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Seattle Boeing Field is 10 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI)

On average, flying from Beijing to Seattle generates about 637 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 637 kilograms equals 1 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Seattle

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Seattle Boeing Field (BFI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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